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serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears, and with trials which happened to me by the plots of the Jews;
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The Heart of Service
Commentators explain that Paul's "serving the Lord" was the dedicated fulfillment of his ministry. The core of this service was "all humility," a mindset that recognized his own weakness, attributed all success to God, and refused to be arrogant or domineering, even with apostolic authority. This humility is presented as essential for any effective Christian ministry.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Serving the Lord. In the discharge of the appropriate duties of his apostolic office, and in private life. To properly discharge our dutie…
19th Century
Anglican
Serving the Lord with all humility of mind . . .—The participle exactly answers to the epithet of the “servant” or “slave…
Paul’s address to the Ephesian elders begins with an apologia that closely parallels 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12. As at Thessalonica, eviden…
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16th Century
Protestant
Serving the Lord. He first recounts not only the hardships he faced but, most of all, his humility, coupled with contempt for the world, r…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Serving the Lord with all humility of mind Meaning, in the ministration of the Gospel, being conscious to himself of his own w…
The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would serve the Lord acceptably in any office, and profitably to others, mu…
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