2 Thessalonians 3:9

We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves an example for you to follow.

Do we not have the right to food and drink?

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.

nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the worker is worthy of his food.

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

Let the one who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

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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 tunics, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the worker is worthy of his food.

Do we not have the right to food and drink?

Let the one who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Therefore I urge you, be imitators of me.