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In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate His extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.
Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
I wish that all people were just like me. But each has his own gift from God, one this and another that. I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.
For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: we were not irresponsible among you; we did not eat anyone's bread free of charge; instead, we labored and toiled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you. It is not that we don't have the right [to support], but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us. read more.
In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: "If anyone isn't willing to work, he should not eat."
In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: "If anyone isn't willing to work, he should not eat."
Industry » Instances of » Paul
and being of the same occupation, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs, and for those who were with me.
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Labor » Why you should labor
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
and being of the same occupation, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers. Working night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God’s gospel to you.
You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Then he stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him,
But I have used none of these rights, and I have not written this to make it happen that way for me. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!
Paul » His independence of character
For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers. Working night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God’s gospel to you.
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
and being of the same occupation, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers. Working night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God’s gospel to you.
You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Then he stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him,
But I have used none of these rights, and I have not written this to make it happen that way for me. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
and being of the same occupation, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers. Working night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God’s gospel to you.
You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Then he stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him,
But I have used none of these rights, and I have not written this to make it happen that way for me. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
just as I also try to please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, so that they may be saved.
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Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account.
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice