You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the

things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to

reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Join with me in

suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets

entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown

except by competing according to the rules.