2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not because we have no right, but that we might give ourselves an example to you, in order to imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have we no, not a right to eat and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For ye yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us. Because we did not act disorderly among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others. While able to bear down as apostles of Christ,

Matthew 10:10

no bag for the road, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor staffs, for the workman is worthy of his provision.

John 13:15

For I have given you an example, so that just as I have done to you ye also should do.

Galatians 6:6

But let him who is taught in the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

1 Peter 2:21

For ye were called for this. Because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that ye should follow his footsteps.

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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
no bag for the road, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor staffs, for the workman is worthy of his provision.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we no, not a right to eat and to drink?
Galatians 6:6
But let him who is taught in the word share in all good things with him who teaches.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others. While able to bear down as apostles of Christ,

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For ye yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us. Because we did not act disorderly among you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, so that just as I have done to you ye also should do.
1 Peter 2:21
For ye were called for this. Because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that ye should follow his footsteps.

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until the evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I beseech you therefore, become followers of me.