2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not because we have not authority, but that, ourselves, as an ensample, we might hold forth unto you, - to the end ye might he imitating us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have we not a right to eat and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For, ye yourselves, know, how needful it is to be imitating us, in that we were not disorderly among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor, of men, seeking glory - either from you, or from others, though we could have assumed, dignity, as Apostles of Christ;

Matthew 10:10

neither satchel for journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staff; for, worthy, is the labourer, of his maintenance.

John 13:15

For, an example, have I given you, - that, just as, I, did unto you, ye also, should be doing.

Galatians 6:6

Howbeit, let him who is being orally instructed in the word, have fellowship with him that is so instructing him, in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

For, hereunto, have ye been called; because, Christ also, suffered in your behalf, unto you, leaving behind a pattern, that ye might follow in his steps:

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Summary

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

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Bible References

Not

Matthew 10:10
neither satchel for journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staff; for, worthy, is the labourer, of his maintenance.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not a right to eat and drink?
Galatians 6:6
Howbeit, let him who is being orally instructed in the word, have fellowship with him that is so instructing him, in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor, of men, seeking glory - either from you, or from others, though we could have assumed, dignity, as Apostles of Christ;

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For, ye yourselves, know, how needful it is to be imitating us, in that we were not disorderly among you,
John 13:15
For, an example, have I given you, - that, just as, I, did unto you, ye also, should be doing.
1 Peter 2:21
For, hereunto, have ye been called; because, Christ also, suffered in your behalf, unto you, leaving behind a pattern, that ye might follow in his steps:

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goeth forth to his work, And to his labour, until evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I beseech you, therefore, - become imitators of me.