2 Timothy 2:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.(A) 5 Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing according to the rules.(B) 6 The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop.(C)
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