2 Timothy 2:1-13.

2 Timothy 2:1-13 (Good News Translation)

 1As for you, my son, be strong through the grace that is ours in union
with Christ Jesus.
          2Take the teachings that you heard me proclaim in the presence
of many witnesses, and entrust them to reliable people, who will be able
to teach others also.
          3Take your part in suffering, as a loyal soldier of Christ
Jesus.
          4A soldier on active duty wants to please his commanding
officer and so does not get mixed up in the affairs of civilian life.
          5An athlete who runs in a race cannot win the prize unless he
obeys the rules.
          6The farmer who has done the hard work should have the first
share of the harvest.
          7Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you
to understand it all.
          8Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from death, who was a
descendant of David, as is taught in the Good News I preach.
          9Because I preach the Good News, I suffer and I am even chained
like a criminal. But the word of God is not in chains,
          10and so I endure everything for the sake of God's chosen
people, in order that they too may obtain the salvation that comes through
Christ Jesus and brings eternal glory.
          11This is a true saying:

                          "If we have died with him,

            we shall also live with him.
              12If we continue to endure,

            we shall also rule with him.
            If we deny him,
            he also will deny us.
              13If we are not faithful,

            he remains faithful,
            because he cannot be false to himself."

God bless you.