Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,)
But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.
Remember your leaders who have spoken to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation, 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
And Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and courageous, for thou must go with this people into the land which Jehovah hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.
Joshua the son of Nun, who standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: strengthen him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.
But charge Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land which thou shalt see.
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and at his mouth they seek the law; for he is the messenger of Jehovah of hosts.
Be my imitators, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, that in all things ye are mindful of me; and that as I have directed you, ye keep the directions.
But I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the saints for service,) that ye should also be subject to such, and to every one joined in the work and labouring.
Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you. Pray for us: for we persuade ourselves that we have a good conscience, in all things desirous to walk rightly.
Christian ministers » Examples to the flock
Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
not that we have not the right, but that we might give ourselves as an example to you, in order to your imitating us.
Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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Back to schoolAdultsAdventureFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InBecoming An AdultExamplesBelieversHoliness Of MinistersInexperienceInferiorityShynessYouthDuties Of Christian ServantsYoung MenLoving OthersMinisters, Should BeLove To OthersNames And Titles For The ChristianAgape LoveAge DiscriminationExample Of Believers
not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
For ye know yourselves how ye ought to imitate us, because we have not walked disorderly among you;
I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring we ought to come in aid of the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Have an outline of sound words, which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
I entreat you therefore, be my imitators.
Now I wish all men to be even as myself: but every one has his own gift of God: one man thus, and another thus.
Be my imitators, even as I also am of Christ.
What ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these things do; and the God of peace shall be with you.
Example » Paul, our
I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring we ought to come in aid of the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Have an outline of sound words, which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
But for this reason mercy was shewn me, that in me, the first, Jesus Christ might display the whole long-suffering, for a delineation of those about to believe on him to life eternal.
Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
I entreat you therefore, be my imitators.
Be my imitators, even as I also am of Christ.
What ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these things do; and the God of peace shall be with you.
Now I wish all men to be even as myself: but every one has his own gift of God: one man thus, and another thus. But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, It is good for them that they remain even as I.
For ye know yourselves how ye ought to imitate us, because we have not walked disorderly among you; nor have we eaten bread from any one without cost; but in toil and hardship working night and day not to be chargeable to any one of you: not that we have not the right, but that we might give ourselves as an example to you, in order to your imitating us. read more.
For also when we were with you we enjoined you this, that if any man does not like to work, neither let him eat.
For also when we were with you we enjoined you this, that if any man does not like to work, neither let him eat.
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
not that we have not the right, but that we might give ourselves as an example to you, in order to your imitating us.
Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Verse Concepts
Back to schoolAdultsAdventureFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InBecoming An AdultExamplesBelieversHoliness Of MinistersInexperienceInferiorityShynessYouthDuties Of Christian ServantsYoung MenLoving OthersMinisters, Should BeLove To OthersNames And Titles For The ChristianAgape LoveAge DiscriminationExample Of Believers
not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Follow their holy example
Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
Be my imitators, even as I also am of Christ.
Paul's » Example
For ye know yourselves how ye ought to imitate us, because we have not walked disorderly among you;
I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring we ought to come in aid of the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Have an outline of sound words, which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
I entreat you therefore, be my imitators.
Now I wish all men to be even as myself: but every one has his own gift of God: one man thus, and another thus.
Be my imitators, even as I also am of Christ.
What ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these things do; and the God of peace shall be with you.
Unity » Of the righteous
{A Song of degrees. Of David.} Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
And the heart and soul of the multitude of those that had believed were one, and not one said that anything of what he possessed was his own, but all things were common to them;
Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion.
For the rest, brethren, rejoice; be perfected; be encouraged; be of one mind; be at peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
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GoalsFellowship, With GodPeace, From GoddisagreementsGod, Perfection OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsPeace, In Christian LivingSpiritual PeaceFarewellsCooperationLast WordsHuman ComfortGod Will Be With YouGod Of PeacePeople ImprovedSeek PeaceAgreeing With One AnotherBuilding Each Other UpUnityEncouragement
Finally, be all of one mind, sympathising, full of brotherly love, tender hearted, humble minded;
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Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes:
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Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings;
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So then let us pursue the things which tend to peace, and things whereby one shall build up another.
The voice of thy watchmen, they lift up the voice, they sing aloud together; for they shall see eye to eye, when Jehovah shall bring again Zion.
fulfil my joy, that ye may think the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, thinking one thing;
Now the God of endurance and of encouragement give to you to be like-minded one toward another, according to Christ Jesus; that ye may with one accord, with one mouth, glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But whereto we have attained, let us walk in the same steps. Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;