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1 Corinthians 4:14
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1 Corinthians 4:14
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Paul’s Paternal Care
14 I do not write these things to shame you, but (A)as my beloved children I warn you.
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1 Corinthians 4:14
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1 Corinthians 4:14
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Paul’s Appeal and Warning
14 I am writing this not to shame you(A) but to warn you as my dear children.(B)
1 Thessalonians 2:11
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1 Thessalonians 2:11
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11 as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and [a]charged every one of you, as a father does his own children,
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:11 NU, M implored
1 Thessalonians 2:11
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1 Thessalonians 2:11
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11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,(A)
3 John 4
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3 John 4
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4 I have no greater (A)joy than to hear that (B)my children walk in [a]truth.
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- 3 John 1:4 NU the truth
3 John 4
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3 John 4
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1 Corinthians 9:15
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1 Corinthians 9:15
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15 But (A)I have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for (B)it would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.
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1 Corinthians 9:15
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1 Corinthians 9:15
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15 But I have not used any of these rights.(A) And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast.(B)
1 Corinthians 4:15
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1 Corinthians 4:15
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15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for (A)in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
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1 Corinthians 4:15
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15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father(A) through the gospel.(B)
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 Now we [a]exhort you, brethren, (A)warn those who are [b]unruly, (B)comfort the fainthearted, (C)uphold the weak, (D)be patient with all.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourage
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 insubordinate or idle
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.
Colossians 1:28
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Colossians 1:28
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28 Him we preach, (A)warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, (B)that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
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Colossians 1:28
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Colossians 1:28
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28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing(A) and teaching everyone with all wisdom,(B) so that we may present everyone fully mature(C) in Christ.
2 Corinthians 12:19
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2 Corinthians 12:19
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19 (A)Again, [a]do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? (B)We speak before God in Christ. (C)But we do all things, beloved, for your edification.
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- 2 Corinthians 12:19 NU You have been thinking for a long time that we
2 Corinthians 12:19
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2 Corinthians 12:19
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19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God(A) as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends,(B) is for your strengthening.(C)
2 Corinthians 12:14-15
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2 Corinthians 12:14-15
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Love for the Church
14 (A)Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be burdensome to you; for (B)I do not seek yours, but you. (C)For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent (D)for your souls; though (E)the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
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2 Corinthians 12:14-15
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2 Corinthians 12:14-15
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14 Now I am ready to visit you for the third time,(A) and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents,(B) but parents for their children.(C) 15 So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well.(D) If I love you more,(E) will you love me less?
2 Corinthians 11:11
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2 Corinthians 11:11
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11 Why? (A)Because I do not love you? God knows!
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2 Corinthians 11:11
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2 Corinthians 11:11
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2 Corinthians 7:3
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2 Corinthians 7:3
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3 I do not say this to condemn; for (A)I have said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.
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2 Corinthians 7:3
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2 Corinthians 7:3
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3 I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you have such a place in our hearts(A) that we would live or die with you.
2 Corinthians 6:11-13
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2 Corinthians 6:11-13
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Be Holy
11 O Corinthians! [a]We have spoken openly to you, (A)our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but (B)you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (C)(I speak as to children), you also be open.
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- 2 Corinthians 6:11 Lit. Our mouth is open
2 Corinthians 6:11-13
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2 Corinthians 6:11-13
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11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you.(A) 12 We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. 13 As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children(B)—open wide your hearts(C) also.
1 Corinthians 15:34
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1 Corinthians 15:34
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34 (A)Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; (B)for some do not have the knowledge of God. (C)I speak this to your shame.
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1 Corinthians 15:34
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1 Corinthians 15:34
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34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God(A)—I say this to your shame.(B)
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