Thematic Bible: Paul's example
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Adaption of truth » Paul's example
I behaved like a weak person in front of weak people [See 8:9-12], in order to win them over [i.e., to help them become stronger]. I have become all things to all people so that, in every way, I could save some of them.
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Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
For you, yourselves, know how you ought to follow our example, for we did not live in idleness when we were among you;
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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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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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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].
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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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Truth » Adaption of » Paul's example
I behaved like a weak person in front of weak people [See 8:9-12], in order to win them over [i.e., to help them become stronger]. I have become all things to all people so that, in every way, I could save some of them.
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