2 Thessalonians 3:9

not because we have not the right, but in order that we may give ourselves an example to you, that you may imitate us.

Have we not a right to eat and drink?

For you yourselves know how it behooves you to imitate us; because we were not disorderly among you;

nor seeking glory from men, nor from you, nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as the apostles of Christ;

nor valise for your journey, neither two coats, nor sandals, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

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

But let the one who is taught the word communicate to the one teaching in all good things.

For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may 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 valise for your journey, neither two coats, nor sandals, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

Have we not a right to eat and drink?

But let the one who is taught the word communicate to the one teaching in all good things.

nor seeking glory from men, nor from you, nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as the apostles of Christ;

For you yourselves know how it behooves you to imitate us; because we were not disorderly among you;

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

For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may follow in his steps:

Therefore I exhort you, be ye imitators of me.