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But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, 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
Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance.
Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there; encourage him, for he will cause Israel to inherit it.
For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and men should seek instruction from his mouth; for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold firmly to the traditions, just as I delivered them to you.
Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints), that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you,
In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
Therefore I exhort you, be imitators of me.
The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Example » Paul, our
In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
Therefore I exhort you, be imitators of me.
The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Yet I wish that all men were even as I myself am However, each man has his own gift from God, one in this manner, and another in that. But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I.
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you, nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you; not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example. read more.
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Follow their holy example
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
Paul's » Example
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you,
In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
Therefore I exhort you, be imitators of me.
The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.