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1 Timothy 5:17
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1 Timothy 5:17
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17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
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1 Timothy 5:17
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1 Timothy 5:17
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17 The elders(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:17
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1 Timothy 5:17
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Honor the Elders
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
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Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
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Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 Have confidence in your leaders(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(B) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 (A)Obey those who [a]rule over you, and be submissive, for (B)they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
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- Hebrews 13:17 lead
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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Final Instructions
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(A) among you, who care for you in the Lord(B) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(C)
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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Various Exhortations
12 And we urge you, brethren, (A)to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and [a]admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. (B)Be at peace among yourselves.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 instruct or warn
Galatians 6:6
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Galatians 6:6
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6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
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Galatians 6:6
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Galatians 6:6
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6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.(A)
Galatians 6:6
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Galatians 6:6
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Be Generous and Do Good
6 (A)Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.
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Luke 10:7
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Luke 10:7
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7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
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Luke 10:7
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Luke 10:7
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7 Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages.(A) Do not move around from house to house.
Luke 10:7
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Luke 10:7
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7 (A)And remain in the same house, (B)eating and drinking such things as they give, for (C)the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.
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Hebrews 13:7
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Hebrews 13:7
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7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
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Hebrews 13:7
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Hebrews 13:7
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7 Remember your leaders,(A) who spoke the word of God(B) to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate(C) their faith.
Hebrews 13:7
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Hebrews 13:7
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Concluding Religious Directions
7 Remember those who [a]rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
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- Hebrews 13:7 lead
2 Timothy 2:6
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2 Timothy 2:6
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6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
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2 Timothy 2:6
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2 Timothy 2:6
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6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(A)
2 Timothy 2:6
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2 Timothy 2:6
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6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.
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Philippians 2:29
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Philippians 2:29
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29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
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Philippians 2:29
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Philippians 2:29
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29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,(A)
Philippians 2:29
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Philippians 2:29
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29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem;
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Romans 12:8
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Romans 12:8
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8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
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Romans 12:8
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Romans 12:8
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8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
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- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
Romans 12:8
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Romans 12:8
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8 (A)he who exhorts, in exhortation; (B)he who gives, with liberality; (C)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, (D)with cheerfulness.
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