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I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' "
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You should hold on firmly to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, while [maintaining your] faith and love in [harmony with] Christ Jesus.
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However, even though I was the worst, I obtained mercy so that the patience of Jesus Christ could be shown toward the worst [of sinners] as an example for those people who would later believe in Him in order to [receive] never ending life.
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Brothers, you people should join together in imitating me, and take note of those who are following my example.
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So, I urge you to imitate my lifestyle.
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You people should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
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You people should do those things which you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and [then] the God [who gives] peace will be with you.
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Yet I wish that everyone were like me [i.e., with the ability to remain single. See 9:5]. However, each person has his own special gift from God; one has this gift [i.e., being content to remain single. See Matt. 19:12], and another has the other gift [i.e., feeling the need to marry and have a family]. and 9:5]. Now to those people who are not married [Note: This probably refers to all unmarried people, and not just to widowers, as some think], or who are widows, I say it is [a] good [idea] for them to remain like me [i.e., single. See verse
For you, yourselves, know how you ought to follow our example, for we did not live in idleness when we were among you; neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you. [We did this], not because we did not have a right [to support], but so we could become an example for you to imitate. read more.
For even when we were with you, we gave you this order: If any person does not [want to] work, he should not [get to] eat.
For even when we were with you, we gave you this order: If any person does not [want to] work, he should not [get to] eat.
Industry » Instances of » Paul
and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
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[You know that] I had no greedy desire for anyone's silver, gold or clothing. You [also] know that I worked with my own hands to provide not only my own needs, but the needs of those who were with me.
neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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Labor » Why you should labor
neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
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For you brothers remember how we labored and toiled, working hard night and day, so that we would not burden any of you [while] we proclaimed to you the Gospel of God.
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You [also] know that I worked with my own hands to provide not only my own needs, but the needs of those who were with me.
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neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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Then Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house and welcomed everyone who visited him.
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But I have not availed myself of any of these rights. And I am not writing this so that it would be done in my case, for I would rather die than have anyone make my boast [i.e., of preaching without financial support] an empty one.
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Paul » His independence of character
For you brothers remember how we labored and toiled, working hard night and day, so that we would not burden any of you [while] we proclaimed to you the Gospel of God.
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neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
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For you brothers remember how we labored and toiled, working hard night and day, so that we would not burden any of you [while] we proclaimed to you the Gospel of God.
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You [also] know that I worked with my own hands to provide not only my own needs, but the needs of those who were with me.
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neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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Then Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house and welcomed everyone who visited him.
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But I have not availed myself of any of these rights. And I am not writing this so that it would be done in my case, for I would rather die than have anyone make my boast [i.e., of preaching without financial support] an empty one.
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Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
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For you brothers remember how we labored and toiled, working hard night and day, so that we would not burden any of you [while] we proclaimed to you the Gospel of God.
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You [also] know that I worked with my own hands to provide not only my own needs, but the needs of those who were with me.
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neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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Then Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house and welcomed everyone who visited him.
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But I have not availed myself of any of these rights. And I am not writing this so that it would be done in my case, for I would rather die than have anyone make my boast [i.e., of preaching without financial support] an empty one.
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Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
For even I myself [try] to please everyone in every way, and not to look out [just] for my own good, but [also] for the good of many people, so that they may be saved.
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[Now] it is not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for the benefit that [such a gift] will add to your [spiritual] account [with God].
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neither did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. But by hard labor and toil, we worked night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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So, what [should I think about the situation]? Just this: I am happy and will continue to be happy that, in every way, Christ is being preached, [regardless of] whether it is in pretense or with sincerity.
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