2 Thessalonians 3:9

this we did, not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves to you as an example, in order that you might imitate us.

Have we not the right to eat and drink?

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us: for we did not behave in a disorderly manner among you,

nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others; though we could have been burdensome as the apostles of Christ.

nor bag for your journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staffs: for the laborer is worthy of his support.

For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.

Let him that is instructed in the word share with his instructor in all good things.

To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps.

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

nor bag for your journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staffs: for the laborer is worthy of his support.

Have we not the right to eat and drink?

Let him that is instructed in the word share with his instructor in all good things.

nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others; though we could have been burdensome as the apostles of Christ.

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us: for we did not behave in a disorderly manner among you,

For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.

To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps.

I exhort you, therefore, be imitators of me.