¹ Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. ² You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. ³ Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them. ⁵ And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. ⁶ And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. ⁷ Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things. ⁸ Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. ⁹ And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the Word of God cannot be chained. ¹⁰ So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen. ¹¹ This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with Him, we will also live with Him. ¹² If we endure hardship, we will reign with Him. If we deny Him, He will deny us. ¹³ If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny who He is.
2 Timothy 2:1-13

Paul gives Timothy 3 commands:

1) Be Strong

Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:1

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10

Truth: You only follow Jesus in the

of God’s

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2) Teach Others

You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on
to others.
2 Timothy 2:2

Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.
Philippians 1:27a

Truth: You only

to others what you personally

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3) Endure Suffering

Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:3

Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
2 Timothy 2:4

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Soldier

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the battle.

And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.
2 Timothy 2:5

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Athlete

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by the rules.

And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
2 Timothy 2:6

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Farmer

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for the harvest.

As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s
interest in me has also died.
Galatians 6:14

Truth: You only please God when you

your life to the transforming power of the

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