2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that I had not a right to my support, but to give you in my own conduct an example to imitate.

Have we not a right to our food and drink?

For you know yourselves what you must do to follow my example, for I was not idle when I was with you;

We never sought praise from men, either from you or anyone else, though as Christ's apostles we might have stood on our dignity.

and do not take a bag for your journey, nor two shirts, nor shoes, nor a staff, for the workman deserves his food!

For I have set you an example, in order that you may do what I have done to you.

Those who are taught the message must share all their goods with their teacher.

That is the life to which you have been called, for Christ himself suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might follow his footsteps.

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

and do not take a bag for your journey, nor two shirts, nor shoes, nor a staff, for the workman deserves his food!

Have we not a right to our food and drink?

Those who are taught the message must share all their goods with their teacher.

We never sought praise from men, either from you or anyone else, though as Christ's apostles we might have stood on our dignity.

For you know yourselves what you must do to follow my example, for I was not idle when I was with you;

For I have set you an example, in order that you may do what I have done to you.

That is the life to which you have been called, for Christ himself suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might follow his footsteps.

So I urge you, follow my example.