2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not because we did not have authority, but to give you an example that you might imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Do we not have authority to eat and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you know in what manner you ought to imitate us, for we did not walk disorderly among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor did we seek glory of men neither of you nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome unto you as the apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes nor a staff, for the workman is worthy of his food.

John 13:15

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

Galatians 6:6

Let the one that is taught in the word communicate unto the one that teaches in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

Because for this were ye called: for the Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps

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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
nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes nor a staff, for the workman is worthy of his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Do we not have authority to eat and to drink?
Galatians 6:6
Let the one that is taught in the word communicate unto the one that teaches in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor did we seek glory of men neither of you nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome unto you as the apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you know in what manner you ought to imitate us, for we did not walk disorderly among you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example that ye should do as I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
Because for this were ye called: for the Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore, I beseech you that ye imitate me.