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Activity » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
Say ye not, There are yet four months, and the harvest cometh? Lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and survey the fields, for they are white already to harvest.
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen after the flesh:
Brethren, the desire of my heart, and my prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved.
I magnify my office: If by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and save some of them.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Adaption of truth » Paul's example
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Christian ministers » Tact of
To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. read more.
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
All things are lawful for me; but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me; but all things edify not.
But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol, eat not, for his sake that shewed thee, and for conscience sake. Conscience I say, not thy own, but that of the other: for why is my liberty judged by another's conscience? For if I by grace am a partaker, why am I blamed for that for which I give thanks? read more.
Therefore whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offence either to the Jews, or to the Gentiles, or to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many that they may be saved.
Therefore whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offence either to the Jews, or to the Gentiles, or to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many that they may be saved.
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Paul
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Diligence » Spiritual
For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
Say ye not, There are yet four months, and the harvest cometh? Lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and survey the fields, for they are white already to harvest.
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen after the flesh:
Brethren, the desire of my heart, and my prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved.
I magnify my office: If by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and save some of them.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be long suffering toward all men.
I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, which he himself said, It is happier to give than to receive.
Therefore we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in; Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came to me.
Him that is weak in the faith, receive; but not to doubtful disputations.
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died.
Evil » Instances of » In supporting himself
Who ever warreth at his own charge? Who planteth a vineyard, and doth not eat of its fruit? Or who feedeth a flock, and doth not eat of the milk of the flock? Do I speak these things as a man? Doth not the law also speak the same? For it is written, in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn? Doth God take care for oxen? read more.
Or speaketh he chiefly for our sakes? surely for our sakes it was written: for he who ploweth, ought to plow in hope; and he that thresheth in hope, ought to be a partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter, if we shall reap your carnal things? If others partake of this power over you, do not we rather? Yet we have not used this power: but we suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Know ye not, that they who are employed about holy things, are fed out of the temple? And they who wait at the altar, are partakers with the altar. So also hath the Lord ordained, that they who preach the gospel, should live of the gospel. But I have used none of these things; nor have I written thus, that it might be done so unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make this my glorying void. For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for a necessity lieth upon me, and wo is me, if I preach not the gospel. If indeed I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, yet a dispensation is intrusted to me. What then is my reward? that when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
Or speaketh he chiefly for our sakes? surely for our sakes it was written: for he who ploweth, ought to plow in hope; and he that thresheth in hope, ought to be a partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter, if we shall reap your carnal things? If others partake of this power over you, do not we rather? Yet we have not used this power: but we suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Know ye not, that they who are employed about holy things, are fed out of the temple? And they who wait at the altar, are partakers with the altar. So also hath the Lord ordained, that they who preach the gospel, should live of the gospel. But I have used none of these things; nor have I written thus, that it might be done so unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make this my glorying void. For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for a necessity lieth upon me, and wo is me, if I preach not the gospel. If indeed I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, yet a dispensation is intrusted to me. What then is my reward? that when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
Fervour » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
Say ye not, There are yet four months, and the harvest cometh? Lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and survey the fields, for they are white already to harvest.
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen after the flesh:
Brethren, the desire of my heart, and my prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved.
I magnify my office: If by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and save some of them.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Salvation » Ministers » Should use self-denial to lead others to
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Selfishness » Ministers should be devoid of
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many that they may be saved.
For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker thereof with you.
Tact » In preaching
For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
For if I should resolve to boast, I should not be a fool; for I speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any one should think of me above what he seeth me, or heareth from me.
Truth » Adaption of » Paul's example
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be long suffering toward all men.
I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, which he himself said, It is happier to give than to receive.
Therefore we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in; Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came to me.
Him that is weak in the faith, receive; but not to doubtful disputations.
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died.
Zeal » Evil » For soul winning
For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
Say ye not, There are yet four months, and the harvest cometh? Lo, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and survey the fields, for they are white already to harvest.
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen after the flesh:
Brethren, the desire of my heart, and my prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved.
I magnify my office: If by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and save some of them.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.