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 or a provision bag for your journey, or even two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker deserves his support.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not the right to our food and drink [at the expense of the churches]?
Galatians 6:6
The one who is taught the word [of God] is to share all good things with his teacher [contributing to his spiritual and material support].
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor did we seek glory and honor from people, neither from you nor from anyone else, though as apostles of Christ we had the power to assert our authority.
To make
2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
John 13:15 For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.
General references
Psalm 104:23
Man goes out to his work
And remains at his labor until evening.
Man goes out to his work
And remains at his labor until evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
So I urge you, be imitators of me [just as a child imitates his father].