11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
Philemon 1:11
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Sirach 13:3–5
3 The rich man does a wrong and threatens. The poor is wronged and apologizes. (WEB) 4 If you are profitable, he will exploit you. If you are in need, he will forsake you. (WEB) 5 If you own something, he will live with you. He will drain your resources and will not be sorry. (WEB)
Philemon 1:15–17
15 For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good— 16 no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lor…
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Acts 20:33–35
33 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. 34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. 35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the wo…
Tobit 12:2–4
2 And he said to him, “Father, it is no harm to me to give him the half of those things which I have brought; (WEB) 3 for he has led me for you in safety, and he cured my wife, and brought my money, and likewise cured you.” (WEB) 4 The old man said, “It is due to him.” (WEB)
Sirach 38:20–22
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Philippians 2:19–21
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. 20 I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. 21 For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:14–16
14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. 16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged a…
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