Thematic Bible
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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.