2 Thessalonians 3:9

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things.

not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

Let brotherly love continue.

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up.

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherited the promises.

My little children, let’s not love in word only, or with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

Have we no right to eat and to drink?

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

You haven’t strengthened the diseased. You haven’t healed that which was sick. You haven’t bound up that which was broken. You haven’t brought back that which was driven away. You haven’t sought that which was lost, but you have ruled over them with force and with rigor.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Jesus summoned them, and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.

When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.

We don’t control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

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.

that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue,

Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried God’s ark to Jerusalem again; and they stayed there.

If you don’t know, most beautiful among women, follow the tracks of the sheep. Graze your young goats beside the shepherds’ tents.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

I don’t receive glory from men.

for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Yes, it has been their good pleasure, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to serve them in fleshly things.

Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,

The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

(but how could someone who doesn’t know how to rule one’s own house take care of God’s assembly?)

Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

Therefore though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,

For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.

You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

In all things be showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, be showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body.

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

King David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, “Speak to the elders of Judah, saying, ‘Why are you the last to bring the king back to his house? Since the speech of all Israel has come to the king, to return him to his house.

For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you.

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,

For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor sandals, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.