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Example » Paul, our
my constant example has shown you that the disabled should be assisted by your labours, remembring the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, "it is a greater happiness to give than to receive."
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Keep that form of sound doctrine you receiv'd from me, which consists in christian faith and charity:
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however I obtained mercy, that Jesus Christ might demonstrate the greatness of his clemency, by making me an eminent instance of it to those who should hereafter believe in him, in order to eternal life.
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tread in my steps, my brethren, and fix your eyes upon those who follow the example I give you.
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and therefore I intreat you, to copy after me.
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Imitate herein my example as I do that of Christ.
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practise what I have taught, what you have learnt of me, what you have heard me preach, and seen me practise. this do, and the God of peace will then be with you.
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for I wish that all men were as I myself am: but every man hath his proper gift from God, some one way, and some another. As to the unmarried and widows, I say, it is best for them to continue so, as I do.
for you know what an example we have given for your imitation: that our conduct among you was regular: that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you: not, that we had no just claim, but to present ourselves as a pattern, which you should imitate, read more.
pursuant to the maxim, which we laid down, when among you, "he that refuses to work should be deny'd food."
pursuant to the maxim, which we laid down, when among you, "he that refuses to work should be deny'd food."
Industry » Instances of » Paul
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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I have not desir'd to get from any one either silver, or gold, or apparel. you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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Labor » Why you should labor
that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
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you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
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that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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After this, Paul staid two whole years in a house he had hired, and gave access to all that visited him,
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but I have not made use of these advantages. neither have I writ this to obtain such maintenance: for I had rather die for want, than be deprived of such matter of glorying.
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Paul » His independence of character
for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
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that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
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you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
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that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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After this, Paul staid two whole years in a house he had hired, and gave access to all that visited him,
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but I have not made use of these advantages. neither have I writ this to obtain such maintenance: for I had rather die for want, than be deprived of such matter of glorying.
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Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
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you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
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that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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After this, Paul staid two whole years in a house he had hired, and gave access to all that visited him,
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but I have not made use of these advantages. neither have I writ this to obtain such maintenance: for I had rather die for want, than be deprived of such matter of glorying.
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Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
thus I endeavour to be acceptable to all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of others, so as they may be saved.
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not that I desire a present; but what I desire is, that the fruits of your liberality may greatly redound to your own account.
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that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me.
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