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Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),
But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
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Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous: for you shall go with this people into the land which Yahweh has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it.
Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there: encourage you him; for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.
But commission Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you shall see."
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Yahweh of Armies.
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and hold firm the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.
Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints), that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you. Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you,
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.
Yet I wish that all men were like me. However each man has his own gift from God, one of this kind, and another of that kind.
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Example » Paul, our
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Yet I wish that all men were like me. However each man has his own gift from God, one of this kind, and another of that kind. But I say to the unmarried and to widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am.
For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you, neither did we eat bread from anyone's hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you; not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us. read more.
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Follow their holy example
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Paul's » Example
For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you,
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.
Yet I wish that all men were like me. However each man has his own gift from God, one of this kind, and another of that kind.
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.