Bible Cross References
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2 Corinthians 6:4
Instead, in everything we do we show that we are God's servants by patiently enduring troubles, hardships, and difficulties.
2 Corinthians 9:12
For this service you perform not only meets the needs of God's people, but also produces an outpouring of gratitude to God.
Philippians 2:25
I have thought it necessary to send to you our brother Epaphroditus, who has worked and fought by my side and who has served as your messenger in helping me.
Philippians 4:11-14
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And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learned to be satisfied with what I have.
12
I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little.
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I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.
14
But it was very good of you to help me in my troubles.
Hebrews 11:37
They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were killed by the sword. They went around clothed in skins of sheep or goats---poor, persecuted, and mistreated.
I was
2 Corinthians 12:13
How were you treated any worse than the other churches, except that I did not bother you for financial help? Please forgive me for being so unfair!
Nehemiah 5:15
Every governor who had been in office before me had been a burden to the people and had demanded forty silver coins a day for food and wine. Even their servants had oppressed the people. But I acted differently, because I honored God.
Acts 18:3
and stayed and worked with them, because he earned his living by making tents, just as they did.
Acts 20:33
I have not wanted anyone's silver or gold or clothing.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
Surely you remember, our friends, how we worked and toiled! We worked day and night so that we would not be any trouble to you as we preached to you the Good News from God.
2 Thessalonians 3:8
We did not accept anyone's support without paying for it. Instead, we worked and toiled; we kept working day and night so as not to be an expense to any of you.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
We did this, not because we do not have the right to demand our support; we did it to be an example for you to follow.
the brethren
2 Corinthians 8:1
Our friends, we want you to know what God's grace has accomplished in the churches in Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:2
They have been severely tested by the troubles they went through; but their joy was so great that they were extremely generous in their giving, even though they are very poor.
Philippians 4:10
In my life in union with the Lord it is a great joy to me that after so long a time you once more had the chance of showing that you care for me. I don't mean that you had stopped caring for me---you just had no chance to show it.
Philippians 4:15
You Philippians know very well that when I left Macedonia in the early days of preaching the Good News, you were the only church to help me; you were the only ones who shared my profits and losses.
Philippians 4:16
More than once when I needed help in Thessalonica, you sent it to me.
burdensome
2 Corinthians 12:14-16
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This is now the third time that I am ready to come to visit you---and I will not make any demands on you. It is you I want, not your money. After all, children should not have to provide for their parents, but parents should provide for their children.
15
I will be glad to spend all I have, and myself as well, in order to help you. Will you love me less because I love you so much?
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You will agree, then, that I was not a burden to you. But someone will say that I was tricky, and trapped you with lies.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others,