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Example » Paul, our
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.
Industry » Instances of » Paul
And because [he] was practicing the same trade, he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
I have desired no one's silver or gold or clothing! You yourselves know that these hands served [to meet] my needs and [the needs of] those who were with me.
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,
Labor » Why you should labor
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,
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
And because [he] was practicing the same trade, he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
For you remember, brothers, our labor and hardship: working by night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
You yourselves know that these hands served [to meet] my needs and [the needs of] those who were with me.
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,
So he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and welcomed all who came to him,
But I have not made use of any of these [rights]. And I am not writing these [things] in order that it may be thus with me. For [it would be] better to me rather to die than [for] anyone to deprive me of my reason for boasting.
Paul » His independence of character
For you remember, brothers, our labor and hardship: working by night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
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,
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
And because [he] was practicing the same trade, he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
For you remember, brothers, our labor and hardship: working by night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
You yourselves know that these hands served [to meet] my needs and [the needs of] those who were with me.
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,
So he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and welcomed all who came to him,
But I have not made use of any of these [rights]. And I am not writing these [things] in order that it may be thus with me. For [it would be] better to me rather to die than [for] anyone to deprive me of my reason for boasting.
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
And because [he] was practicing the same trade, he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.
For you remember, brothers, our labor and hardship: working by night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
You yourselves know that these hands served [to meet] my needs and [the needs of] those who were with me.
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,
So he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and welcomed all who came to him,
But I have not made use of any of these [rights]. And I am not writing these [things] in order that it may be thus with me. For [it would be] better to me rather to die than [for] anyone to deprive me of my reason for boasting.
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
just as I also please all [people] in all [things], not seeking my own benefit, but the [benefit] of the many, in order that they may be saved.
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek for the profit that increases to your account.
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,
{What is the result?} Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. But also I will rejoice,