2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have we no right to take food and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves are used to taking us as your example, because our life among you was ruled by order,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

Take no bag for your journey and do not take two coats or shoes or a stick: for the workman has a right to his food.

John 13:15

I have given you an example, so that you may do what I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6

But let him who gets teaching in the word give a part in all good things to his teacher.

1 Peter 2:21

This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in 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
Take no bag for your journey and do not take two coats or shoes or a stick: for the workman has a right to his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we no right to take food and drink?
Galatians 6:6
But let him who gets teaching in the word give a part in all good things to his teacher.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves are used to taking us as your example, because our life among you was ruled by order,
John 13:15
I have given you an example, so that you may do what I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes out to his work, and to his business, till the evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
So my desire is that you take me as your example.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain