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Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.
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Imitating OthersMentoringConsistencyFaith, Growth InAttending Churchelders, in the churchGospel, Transmission OfMinistry, In The ChurchRespect, For God's CharacterBishops, QualificationsLeadershipBeing a ModelBishops, DutiesImitating Good PeopleMaintaining FaithRemembering PeopleTeaching In The ChurchChristian Conduct
Moses then summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land the Lord swore to give to their fathers. You will enable them to take possession of it.
Joshua son of Nun, who attends you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit it.
But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.’
For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the Lord of Hosts.
Be imitators of me, as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you because you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you.
Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: they are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them.
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. Pray for us; for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;
In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
I wish that all people were just like me. But each has his own gift from God, one person in this way and another in that way.
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.
Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Example » Paul, our
In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate His extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.
Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
I wish that all people were just like me. But each has his own gift from God, one this and another that. I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.
For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: we were not irresponsible among you; we did not eat anyone's bread free of charge; instead, we labored and toiled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you. It is not that we don't have the right [to support], but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us. read more.
In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: "If anyone isn't willing to work, he should not eat."
In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: "If anyone isn't willing to work, he should not eat."
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Follow their holy example
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.
Paul's » Example
For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;
In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
I wish that all people were just like me. But each has his own gift from God, one person in this way and another in that way.
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.
Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.