Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Example » Paul, our
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. read more.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Industry » Instances of » Paul
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
Labor » Why you should labor
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
Paul » His independence of character
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.