2 Thessalonians 3:9

It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Do we not have the right to eat and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

no bag for your journey, nor two tunics nor sandals nor a staff, for the laborer deserves his food.

John 13:15

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

Galatians 6:6

One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.

1 Peter 2:21

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

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
no bag for your journey, nor two tunics nor sandals nor a staff, for the laborer deserves his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Do we not have the right to eat and drink?
Galatians 6:6
One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

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