2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that I have no right to be supported, but to make myself an example for you to follow.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

It cannot be that we have no right to our food and drink, can it?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

You know yourselves how you ought to follow my example; for I was not a shirker when I was with you;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We never sought praise from men, either from you or from anyone else; although as apostles we could have stood on our official dignity.

Matthew 10:10

and do not take a bag for your journey, nor two shirts, nor any shoes, nor a staff, for the workman deserves his support.

John 13:15

For I have set you an example, in order that you too may practice what I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6

Those who are taught the truth should share all their goods with the man who teaches them.

1 Peter 2:21

Indeed, it was to this kind of living that you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you might follow His footsteps.

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
and do not take a bag for your journey, nor two shirts, nor any shoes, nor a staff, for the workman deserves his support.
1 Corinthians 9:4
It cannot be that we have no right to our food and drink, can it?
Galatians 6:6
Those who are taught the truth should share all their goods with the man who teaches them.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
We never sought praise from men, either from you or from anyone else; although as apostles we could have stood on our official dignity.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
You know yourselves how you ought to follow my example; for I was not a shirker when I was with you;
John 13:15
For I have set you an example, in order that you too may practice what I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
Indeed, it was to this kind of living that you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you might follow His footsteps.

General references

1 Corinthians 4:16
So I beg you, make it your habit to follow my example,