Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions--if he should come to you, welcome him),
Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and rule over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them beyond all measure in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you; {considering the outcome of their way of life}, 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
Then Moses summoned Joshua, and he said to him {in the presence of all Israel}, "Be strong and be courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that Yahweh swore to their ancestors to give to them, and you will give it to them as an inheritance.
Joshua, the son of Nun, {your assistant}, will go there; encourage him because he will cause Israel to inherit it.
Now instruct Joshua and support him and encourage him because he himself will cross [over] before this people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.'
For the lips of [the] priest should guard knowledge, and they should seek instruction from his mouth, for he [is] the messenger of Yahweh of hosts.
Become imitators of me, just as I also [am] of Christ. Now I praise you that you remember me [in] all [things], and just as I handed over to you the traditions, you hold fast to [them].
Now I urge you, brothers--you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints-- that you also be subject to such people, and to all those who work together and labor.
Become fellow imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who walk in this way, just as you have us [as] an example.
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] groaning, for this [would be] unprofitable for you. Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you,
I have shown you [with respect to] all [things] that [by] working hard in this way it is necessary to help those who are in need, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Hold fast to the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in the faith and love [that are] in Christ Jesus.
Become fellow imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who walk in this way, just as you have us [as] an example.
Therefore I exhort you, become imitators of me.
I wish all people could be like myself, but each one has his own gift from God, one in this way and another in that way.
Become imitators of me, just as I also [am] of Christ.
And [the things] which you have learned and received and heard about and seen in me, practice these [things], and the God of peace will be with you.
Example » Paul, our
I have shown you [with respect to] all [things] that [by] working hard in this way it is necessary to help those who are in need, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Hold fast to the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in the faith and love [that are] in Christ Jesus.
But because of this I was shown mercy, in order that in me foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his total patience, for an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.
Become fellow imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who walk in this way, just as you have us [as] an example.
Therefore I exhort you, become imitators of me.
Become imitators of me, just as I also [am] of Christ.
And [the things] which you have learned and received and heard about and seen in me, practice these [things], and the God of peace will be with you.
I wish all people could be like myself, but each one has his own gift from God, one in this way and another in that way. Now I say to the unmarried and to the widows: [It is] good for them if they remain as I [am].
For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you, nor did we eat bread from anyone without paying, but with toil and labor, [we were] working night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you, not that we do not have the right, but so that we may give ourselves [as] an example to you, so that [you] may imitate us. read more.
For even when we were with you, we used to command this to you: that if anyone does not want to work, neither should he eat.
For even when we were with you, we used to command this to you: that if anyone does not want to work, neither should he eat.
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Follow their holy example
Become fellow imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who walk in this way, just as you have us [as] an example.
Become imitators of me, just as I also [am] of Christ.
Paul's » Example
For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you,
I have shown you [with respect to] all [things] that [by] working hard in this way it is necessary to help those who are in need, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Hold fast to the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in the faith and love [that are] in Christ Jesus.
Become fellow imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who walk in this way, just as you have us [as] an example.
Therefore I exhort you, become imitators of me.
I wish all people could be like myself, but each one has his own gift from God, one in this way and another in that way.
Become imitators of me, just as I also [am] of Christ.
And [the things] which you have learned and received and heard about and seen in me, practice these [things], and the God of peace will be with you.