²⁵ Everyone who ^(A)competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable ^(B)wreath, but we an imperishable. ²⁶ Therefore I ^(C)run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not ^(D)beating the air; ²⁷ but I ^[a]discipline ^(E)my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

³⁰ experiencing the same ^(A)conflict which ^(B)you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

¹⁸ This ^(A)command I entrust to you, Timothy, ^(B)my ^[a]son, in accordance with the ^(C)prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you ^(D)fight the good fight,