⁵ But you be watchful in all things, ^(A)endure afflictions, do the work of ^(B)an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Paul’s Valedictory

⁶ For ^(C)I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of ^(D)my departure is at hand. ^7 (E)I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ⁸ Finally, there is laid up for me ^(F)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous ^(G)Judge, will give to me ^(H)on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

The Race of Faith

12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, ^(A)let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and ^(B)let us run ^(C)with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking unto Jesus, the ^[a]author and ^[b]finisher of our faith, ^(D)who for the joy that was set before Him ^(E)endured the cross, despising the shame, and ^(F)has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

The Discipline of God^(G)

^3 (H)For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, ^(I)lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. ^4 (J)You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.