Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
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Follow the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
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But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.
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Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who live according to the pattern you have in us.
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Therefore I urge you, be imitators of me.
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Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
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Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
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I wish that all men were as I myself am. But each man has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. But I say to the unmarried and to the widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I.
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves an example for you to follow. read more.
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If anyone will not work, he shall not eat."
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If anyone will not work, he shall not eat."