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Example » Paul, our
I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, which he himself said, It is happier to give than to receive.
Hold fast the pattern of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Yet for this cause I obtained mercy, that on me the chief Jesus Christ might shew all long-suffering, for a pattern to them who should hereafter believe in him to life everlasting.
Brethren, be ye followers together of me, and mark them who walk so as ye have us for an example.
I beseech you therefore, be ye followers of me.
Be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.
Which also ye have learned and received, and heard and seen in me; these do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
but every one hath his proper gift from God, one after this manner, another after that. But to the unmarried and the widows I say, It is good for them, if they remain even as I.
For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you, Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you. Not because we have not power; but that we might make ourselves an example to you, that ye might imitate us. read more.
For when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
For when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
Industry » Instances of » Paul
And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
Labor » Why you should labor
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
Yea, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
And Paul continued two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came to him,
But I have used none of these things; nor have I written thus, that it might be done so unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make this my glorying void.
Paul » His independence of character
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
Yea, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
And Paul continued two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came to him,
But I have used none of these things; nor have I written thus, that it might be done so unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make this my glorying void.
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
Yea, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
And Paul continued two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came to him,
But I have used none of these things; nor have I written thus, that it might be done so unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make this my glorying void.
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of many that they may be saved.
Not that I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing, but wrought with labour and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
What then? still every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.