2 Thessalonians 3:9
not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.
1 Corinthians 9:4-14
Have we not the right to our food and drink [at the expense of the churches]?
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],
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.
Matthew 10:10
John 13:15
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 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.
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Man goes out to his work
And remains at his labor until evening.