2 Thessalonians 3:8-10
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8 nor did we eat anyone’s bread [a]free of charge, but worked with (A)labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9 not because we do not have (B)authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.
10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:8 Lit. for nothing
1 Thessalonians 2:9
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9 For you remember, brethren, our (A)labor and toil; for laboring night and day, (B)that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
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2 Corinthians 2:17
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17 For we are not, as [a]so many, (A)peddling[b] the word of God; but as (B)of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:17 M the rest
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 adulterating for gain
1 Peter 5:2
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2 (A)Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, (B)not by compulsion but [a]willingly, (C)not for dishonest gain but eagerly;
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- 1 Peter 5:2 NU adds according to God
1 Timothy 6:5-6
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5 [a]useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. [b]From (A)such withdraw yourself.
6 Now godliness with (B)contentment is great gain.
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- 1 Timothy 6:5 NU, M constant friction
- 1 Timothy 6:5 NU omits the rest of v. 5.
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