Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible










Yet I would that everybody lived as I do; but each of us has his own special gift from God--one in one direction and one in another. But I tell the unmarried, and women who are widows, that it is well for them to remain as I am.

For you yourselves know that it is your duty to follow our example. There was no disorder in our lives among you, nor did we eat any one's bread without paying for it, but we laboured and toiled, working hard night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you. This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example--for you to imitate us. read more.
For even when we were with you, we laid down this rule for you: "If a man does not choose to work, neither shall he eat."