Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),
But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.
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Imitating OthersMentoringConsistencyFaith, Growth InAttending Churchelders, in the churchGospel, Transmission OfMinistry, In The ChurchRespect, For God's CharacterBishops, QualificationsLeadershipBeing a ModelBishops, DutiesImitating Good PeopleMaintaining FaithRemembering PeopleTeaching In The ChurchChristian Conduct
And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of good courage: for thou shalt go with this people into the land which Jehovah hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.
Joshua the son of Nun, who standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage thou him; for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.
But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Jehovah of hosts.
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you that ye remember me in all things, and hold fast the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.
Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints), that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them : for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you. Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
Christian ministers » Examples to the flock
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves and ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.
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Back to schoolAdultsAdventureFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InBecoming An AdultExamplesBelieversHoliness Of MinistersInexperienceInferiorityShynessYouthDuties Of Christian ServantsYoung MenLoving OthersMinisters, Should BeLove To OthersNames And Titles For The ChristianAgape LoveAge DiscriminationExample Of Believers
neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.
Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Howbeit each man hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Example » Paul, our
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Howbeit each man hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that. But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; neither did we eat bread for nought at any man's hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you: not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves and ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us. read more.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves and ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.
Verse Concepts
Back to schoolAdultsAdventureFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InBecoming An AdultExamplesBelieversHoliness Of MinistersInexperienceInferiorityShynessYouthDuties Of Christian ServantsYoung MenLoving OthersMinisters, Should BeLove To OthersNames And Titles For The ChristianAgape LoveAge DiscriminationExample Of Believers
neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Follow their holy example
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Paul's » Example
For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.
Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Howbeit each man hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Unity » Of the righteous
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one of them'said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
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GoalsFellowship, With GodPeace, From GoddisagreementsGod, Perfection OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsPeace, In Christian LivingSpiritual PeaceFarewellsCooperationLast WordsHuman ComfortGod Will Be With YouGod Of PeacePeople ImprovedSeek PeaceAgreeing With One AnotherBuilding Each Other UpUnityEncouragement
Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:
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Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you and be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;
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So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.
The voice of thy watchmen! they lift up the voice, together do they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when Jehovah returneth to Zion.
make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus: that with one accord ye may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
only, whereunto we have attained, by that same rule let us walk. Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.