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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Exodus 32:31, 32

So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made gods of gold for themselves. / Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.”

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Psalm 133:1–3

A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Proverbs 24:17, 18

Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, / or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Matthew 5:41, 42

and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. / Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Matthew 10:41, 42

Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Matthew 25:34–40

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Mark 9:41

Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Luke 10:25–37

One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” / He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Acts 20:26, 27, 31

Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. / For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. / Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Acts 26:29

“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Romans 1:12

that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Romans 5:7

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Romans 9:1–3

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. / I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. / For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Romans 12:15, 16

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. / Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Romans 14:19, 21

So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. / It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Romans 15:1, 2, 5, 7, 14, 15, 24, 32

We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. / Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Romans 16:1–16, 19

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. / Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me. / Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Corinthians 1:4

I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Corinthians 4:14–16

I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. / Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. / Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Corinthians 10:24

No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 1:3–6, 14, 23, 24

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. / For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 2:1–17

So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. / For if I grieve you, who is left to cheer me but those whom I have grieved? / I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 3:2

You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 6:4–6, 11–13

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; / in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 7:1–4, 7, 12

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. / Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. / I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 11:2

I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 12:14–16, 19–21

See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. / And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less? / Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Corinthians 13:9

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Galatians 4:11–20

I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain. / I beg you, brothers, become like me, for I became like you. You have done me no wrong. / You know that it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Galatians 6:1, 2, 10

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. / Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ephesians 3:13

So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ephesians 4:2, 32

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ephesians 6:22, 24

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. / Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Philippians 1:3–5, 7, 8, 23–26

I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, / because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Philippians 2:19

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Philippians 3:18

For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Colossians 1:3, 4, 24, 28, 29

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, / because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— / Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Colossians 2:1, 5

For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face, / For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Colossians 4:7

Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 4

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. / Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 8, 11, 12, 17–20

On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children. / We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us. / For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 7–10, 12

For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and caused our labor to be in vain. / For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. / Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 11, 14

But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. / Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. / And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Thessalonians 1:4

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Timothy 1:5

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Timothy 5:9, 10

A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man, / and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 1 Timothy 6:2, 11

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles. / But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Timothy 1:3, 4, 8

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers. / Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. / So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man 2 Timothy 2:10

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Philemon 1:8, 9, 12, 16–21

So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper, / I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well. / I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Hebrews 5:2

He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Hebrews 6:9, 10

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation. / For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Hebrews 13:1–3, 22

Continue in brotherly love. / Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. / Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.

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Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

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