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In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I gave you an example (υπεδειξα). First aorist active indicative of υποδεικνυμ, old verb to show under one's eyes, to give object …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I have shewed you. I have taught you by instruction and example. I have not merely discoursed about it, but have shown you how to…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I have shewed you all things.—The words point to his motive in acting as he did. He sought to teach by example, to indicate in all thi…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Following his blessing, Paul adds a few words of exhortation (as in his letters), urging the elders of the Ephesian church to care for the needs of…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I have showed you all things
Both as to doctrine and practice, and had set them an example how to behave in every po…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If the Holy Spirit has made ministers overseers of the flock, that is, shepherds, they must be true to their trust. Let them consider their Master'…

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