1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [...

4:12 AMP

逐节对照

Amplified Bible - Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
新标点和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
当代译本 - 不要因为年轻而叫人小看你，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心和纯洁各方面做信徒的榜样。
圣经新译本 - 不要叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心和纯洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
中文标准译本 - 不要让任何人轻看你年少，反要在言语、行为、爱心、信仰、纯洁的事上，都做信徒的榜样。
现代标点和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都做信徒的榜样。
和合本（拼音版） - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
New International Version - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
New International Reader's Version - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live. Also set an example in how you love and in what you believe. Show the believers how to be pure.
English Standard Version - Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
New Living Translation - Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Christian Standard Bible - Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.
New American Standard Bible - Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
New King James Version - Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
New English Translation - Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.
World English Bible - Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
新標點和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
當代譯本 - 不要因為年輕而叫人小看你，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心和純潔各方面做信徒的榜樣。
聖經新譯本 - 不要叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心和純潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
呂振中譯本 - 別讓人小看你年輕了，卻要在言語、在起居為人、在愛心信心和清潔上都做信徒的榜樣。
中文標準譯本 - 不要讓任何人輕看你年少，反要在言語、行為、愛心、信仰、純潔的事上，都做信徒的榜樣。
現代標點和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都做信徒的榜樣。
文理和合譯本 - 勿以爾之年幼為人輕視、惟以言行愛信與潔、為信者之模楷、
文理委辦譯本 - 勿以爾之年幼、為人輕視、乃以言行仁愛、情性、忠信、廉潔、為信主者之模楷、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 勿使人因爾年幼而藐視爾、乃當以言、以行、以愛、以信、以潔、為信者之模範、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不可授人口實、謂汝年輕無知也。務望努力向上、以作信徒之楷式；無論言行、愛德、信德、操守、皆有足法。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Que nadie te menosprecie por ser joven. Al contrario, que los creyentes vean en ti un ejemplo a seguir en la manera de hablar, en la conducta, y en amor, fe y pureza.
현대인의 성경 - 그대가 젊다는 이유로 아무도 그대를 업신여기지 못하게 하고 말과 행동과 사랑과 믿음과 순결로 믿는 사람들에게 모범을 보이시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для верных примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
Восточный перевод - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для последователей Исы Масиха примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для последователей Исы аль-Масиха примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для последователей Исо Масеха примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Que personne ne te méprise pour ton jeune âge , mais efforce-toi d’être un modèle pour les croyants par tes paroles, ta conduite, ton amour, ta foi et ta pureté.
リビングバイブル - 年が若いからといって、軽く見られてはいけません。かえって人々の模範になりなさい。あなたが、ことばと態度によって教えていることを、人々にも実行させなさい。愛、信仰、純潔の良い模範を示しなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - Μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνείᾳ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν, ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνίᾳ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Ninguém o despreze pelo fato de você ser jovem, mas seja um exemplo para os fiéis na palavra, no procedimento, no amor, na fé e na pureza.
Hoffnung für alle - Niemand hat ein Recht, auf dich herabzusehen, weil du noch so jung bist. Allerdings musst du für die Gläubigen ein Vorbild sein: in allem, was du sagst und tust, in der Liebe, im Glauben und in deinem aufrichtigen Lebenswandel.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đừng để ai khinh con vì trẻ tuổi, nhưng con phải làm gương cho các tín hữu trong lời nói, việc làm, tình thương, đức tin và tấm lòng trong sạch.
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交叉引用

1 Timothy 1:14 - The grace of our Lord [His amazing, unmerited favor and blessing] flowed out in superabundance [for me, together] with the faith and love which are [realized] in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 6:4 - but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 6:5 - in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in sleepless nights, in hunger,
2 Corinthians 6:6 - in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,
2 Corinthians 6:7 - in [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [like holding the sword to attack] and for the left [like holding the shield to defend],
2 Corinthians 6:8 - amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;
2 Corinthians 6:9 - as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed;
2 Corinthians 6:10 - as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 6:11 - We are speaking freely to you, Corinthians [we are keeping nothing back], and our heart is opened wide.
2 Corinthians 6:12 - There is no limit to our affection for you, but you are limited in your own affection [for us].
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Now in the same way as a fair exchange [for our love toward you]—I am speaking as [I would] to children—open wide [your hearts] to us also.
2 Corinthians 6:14 - Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:15 - What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
2 Corinthians 6:16 - What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said: “I will dwell among them and walk among them; And I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
2 Corinthians 6:17 - So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord, “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor],
James 3:13 - Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
1 Corinthians 16:10 - If Timothy comes, see to it that [you put him at ease, so that] he has nothing to fear in regard to you, for he is [devotedly] doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
1 Corinthians 16:11 - So allow no one to treat him with disdain [as if he were inconsequential]. But send him off [cordially, and speed him on his way] in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him [to come along] with the other brothers.
2 Thessalonians 3:7 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
2 Thessalonians 3:8 - nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.
1 Thessalonians 2:10 - You are witnesses, and so is God, how unworldly and just and blameless was our behavior toward you who believe [in our Lord Jesus Christ].
Philippians 4:8 - Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
Titus 2:15 - Tell them these things. Encourage and rebuke with full authority. Let no one disregard or despise you [conduct yourself and your teaching so as to command respect].
Matthew 18:10 - “See that you do not despise or think less of one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven [are in the presence of and] continually look upon the face of My Father who is in heaven.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
James 3:17 - But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].
2 Timothy 2:7 - Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
2 Timothy 2:15 - Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
1 Peter 5:3 - not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].
2 Timothy 2:22 - Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
新标点和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
当代译本 - 不要因为年轻而叫人小看你，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心和纯洁各方面做信徒的榜样。
圣经新译本 - 不要叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心和纯洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
中文标准译本 - 不要让任何人轻看你年少，反要在言语、行为、爱心、信仰、纯洁的事上，都做信徒的榜样。
现代标点和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都做信徒的榜样。
和合本（拼音版） - 不可叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心、清洁上，都作信徒的榜样。
New International Version - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
New International Reader's Version - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live. Also set an example in how you love and in what you believe. Show the believers how to be pure.
English Standard Version - Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
New Living Translation - Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Christian Standard Bible - Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.
New American Standard Bible - Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
New King James Version - Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
New English Translation - Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.
World English Bible - Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
新標點和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
當代譯本 - 不要因為年輕而叫人小看你，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心和純潔各方面做信徒的榜樣。
聖經新譯本 - 不要叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心和純潔上，都作信徒的榜樣。
呂振中譯本 - 別讓人小看你年輕了，卻要在言語、在起居為人、在愛心信心和清潔上都做信徒的榜樣。
中文標準譯本 - 不要讓任何人輕看你年少，反要在言語、行為、愛心、信仰、純潔的事上，都做信徒的榜樣。
現代標點和合本 - 不可叫人小看你年輕，總要在言語、行為、愛心、信心、清潔上，都做信徒的榜樣。
文理和合譯本 - 勿以爾之年幼為人輕視、惟以言行愛信與潔、為信者之模楷、
文理委辦譯本 - 勿以爾之年幼、為人輕視、乃以言行仁愛、情性、忠信、廉潔、為信主者之模楷、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 勿使人因爾年幼而藐視爾、乃當以言、以行、以愛、以信、以潔、為信者之模範、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不可授人口實、謂汝年輕無知也。務望努力向上、以作信徒之楷式；無論言行、愛德、信德、操守、皆有足法。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Que nadie te menosprecie por ser joven. Al contrario, que los creyentes vean en ti un ejemplo a seguir en la manera de hablar, en la conducta, y en amor, fe y pureza.
현대인의 성경 - 그대가 젊다는 이유로 아무도 그대를 업신여기지 못하게 하고 말과 행동과 사랑과 믿음과 순결로 믿는 사람들에게 모범을 보이시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для верных примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
Восточный перевод - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для последователей Исы Масиха примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для последователей Исы аль-Масиха примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Не позволяй никому смотреть на тебя с пренебрежением из-за твоей молодости. Будь для последователей Исо Масеха примером в словах, в жизни, любви, вере и чистоте.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Que personne ne te méprise pour ton jeune âge , mais efforce-toi d’être un modèle pour les croyants par tes paroles, ta conduite, ton amour, ta foi et ta pureté.
リビングバイブル - 年が若いからといって、軽く見られてはいけません。かえって人々の模範になりなさい。あなたが、ことばと態度によって教えていることを、人々にも実行させなさい。愛、信仰、純潔の良い模範を示しなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - Μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνείᾳ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν, ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνίᾳ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Ninguém o despreze pelo fato de você ser jovem, mas seja um exemplo para os fiéis na palavra, no procedimento, no amor, na fé e na pureza.
Hoffnung für alle - Niemand hat ein Recht, auf dich herabzusehen, weil du noch so jung bist. Allerdings musst du für die Gläubigen ein Vorbild sein: in allem, was du sagst und tust, in der Liebe, im Glauben und in deinem aufrichtigen Lebenswandel.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đừng để ai khinh con vì trẻ tuổi, nhưng con phải làm gương cho các tín hữu trong lời nói, việc làm, tình thương, đức tin và tấm lòng trong sạch.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - อย่าให้ใครมาดูหมิ่นท่านเพราะว่าท่านยังหนุ่มแน่น แต่จงเป็นแบบอย่างสำหรับผู้เชื่อทั้งในด้านวาจา การดำเนินชีวิต ความรัก ความเชื่อและความบริสุทธิ์
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - อย่าปล่อยให้ผู้ใดดูหมิ่นเพราะท่านเป็นคนหนุ่ม แต่จงเป็นแบบอย่างแก่ผู้ที่เชื่อทั้งในคำพูด ความประพฤติ ความรัก ความเชื่อและความบริสุทธิ์

1 Timothy 1:14 - The grace of our Lord [His amazing, unmerited favor and blessing] flowed out in superabundance [for me, together] with the faith and love which are [realized] in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 6:4 - but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 6:5 - in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in sleepless nights, in hunger,
2 Corinthians 6:6 - in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,
2 Corinthians 6:7 - in [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [like holding the sword to attack] and for the left [like holding the shield to defend],
2 Corinthians 6:8 - amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;
2 Corinthians 6:9 - as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed;
2 Corinthians 6:10 - as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 6:11 - We are speaking freely to you, Corinthians [we are keeping nothing back], and our heart is opened wide.
2 Corinthians 6:12 - There is no limit to our affection for you, but you are limited in your own affection [for us].
2 Corinthians 6:13 - Now in the same way as a fair exchange [for our love toward you]—I am speaking as [I would] to children—open wide [your hearts] to us also.
2 Corinthians 6:14 - Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:15 - What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
2 Corinthians 6:16 - What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said: “I will dwell among them and walk among them; And I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
2 Corinthians 6:17 - So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord, “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor],
James 3:13 - Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
1 Corinthians 16:10 - If Timothy comes, see to it that [you put him at ease, so that] he has nothing to fear in regard to you, for he is [devotedly] doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
1 Corinthians 16:11 - So allow no one to treat him with disdain [as if he were inconsequential]. But send him off [cordially, and speed him on his way] in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him [to come along] with the other brothers.
2 Thessalonians 3:7 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
2 Thessalonians 3:8 - nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.
1 Thessalonians 2:10 - You are witnesses, and so is God, how unworldly and just and blameless was our behavior toward you who believe [in our Lord Jesus Christ].
Philippians 4:8 - Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
Titus 2:15 - Tell them these things. Encourage and rebuke with full authority. Let no one disregard or despise you [conduct yourself and your teaching so as to command respect].
Matthew 18:10 - “See that you do not despise or think less of one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven [are in the presence of and] continually look upon the face of My Father who is in heaven.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
James 3:17 - But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].
2 Timothy 2:7 - Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
2 Timothy 2:15 - Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
1 Peter 5:3 - not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].
2 Timothy 2:22 - Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,