Thematic Bible
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I left nothing undone to show you that, laboring as I labored, you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said himself-- 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
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Keep before you, as an example of sound teaching, all that you learnt from me as you listened with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.
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Yet mercy was shown me for the express purpose that Christ Jesus might exhibit in my case, beyond all others, his exhaustless patience, as an example for those who were afterwards to believe on him and attain Immortal Life.
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Brothers, unite in following my example, and fix your eyes on those who are living by the pattern which we have set you.
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Therefore I entreat you-Follow my example.
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Imitate me, as I myself imitate Christ.
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All that you learned and received and heard and saw in me put into practice continually; and then God, the giver of peace, will be with you.
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I should wish every one to be just what I am myself. But every one has his own gift from God-one in one way, and one in another. My advice, then, to those who are not married, and to widows, is this: It would be well for them to remain as I am myself.
For you know well that you ought to follow our example. When we were with you, our life was not ill-ordered, Nor did we eat any one's bread without paying for it. Night and day, laboring and toiling, we used to work at our trades, so as not to be a burden upon any of you. This was not because we had not a right to receive support, but our object was to give you a pattern for you to copy. read more.
Indeed, when we were with you, what we urged upon you was-- 'If a man does not choose to work, then he shall not eat.'
Indeed, when we were with you, what we urged upon you was-- 'If a man does not choose to work, then he shall not eat.'