2 Timothy 2:4-6

Expanded Bible

⁴ A soldier wants to please the ·enlisting [or commanding] officer, so no one serving in the army ·wastes time with [gets involved/entangled with] ·everyday matters [civilian affairs]. ⁵ Also an athlete who takes part in a contest must ·obey all [play by] the rules in order to ·win [^Lbe crowned; ^Cwith the victor’s wreath]. ⁶ The farmer who works hard should be the first person to get some of the food that was grown.