2 Thessalonians 3:9

It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Don’t we have the right to eat and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.

Matthew 10:10

Don’t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a walking stick, for the worker is worthy of his food.

John 13:15

For I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done for you.

Galatians 6:6

The one who is taught the message must share all his good things with the teacher.

1 Peter 2:21

For you were called to this,
because Christ also suffered for you,
leaving you an example,
so that you should follow in His steps.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

General references

Bible References

Not

Matthew 10:10
Don’t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a walking stick, for the worker is worthy of his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Don’t we have the right to eat and drink?
Galatians 6:6
The one who is taught the message must share all his good things with the teacher.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;
John 13:15
For I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done for you.
1 Peter 2:21
For you were called to this,
because Christ also suffered for you,
leaving you an example,
so that you should follow in His steps.

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes out to his work
and to his labor until evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

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