Psalms 33:12
Psalms 74:2
Ezekiel 34:4
Matthew 20:25-26
25But Jesus called the disciples ▼▼Lit. them
and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them and their superiors act like tyrants over them. 26That's not the way it should be among you. Instead, whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,Matt 23:11; Mark 9:35; 10:43; 1Pet 5:3 1 Corinthians 3:9
9For we are God's co-workers. You are God's farmland and God's building.Acts 15:4; 2Cor 6:1; Eph 2:20; Col 2:7; Heb 3:3-4; 1Pet 2:52 Corinthians 1:24
24It is not that we are trying to lord it over your faith. On the contrary, we are workers with you to promote your joy, because you have been standing firm in the faith.Rom 11:20; 1Cor 3:5; 15:1; 1Pet 5:3Philippians 3:17
17True and False TeachersJoin together in imitating me, brothers, and pay close attention to those who live by the example we have given you. ▼▼Lit. the example you have in us
1Cor 4:16; 11:1; Phil 4:9; 1Thes 1:6; 1Pet 5:3 2 Thessalonians 3:9
9It is not as though we did not have that right, but, we wanted ▼▼The Gk. lacks we wanted
to give you an example to follow.1Cor 9:6; 1Thes 2:6; 2Thes 2:7 1 Timothy 4:12
12Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, ▼▼Or faith
and purity.1Cor 16:11; Titus 2:7, 15; 1Pet 5:3 Titus 2:7
7Always set an example of good works. When you teach, show ▼▼Lit. In teaching
integrity and dignity.Eph 6:24; 1Tim 4:12; 1Pet 5:3
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