2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that we have not power, but that we give ourselves a type to you to imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

have we not power to eat and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For ye yourselves know that ye ought to imitate us: for we were not disorderly among you;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Neither seeking glory of men, nor of you, nor of others, being able to be in weight, as the sent of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

Nor wallet for the way, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor rod: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

John 13:15

For I have given you a pattern, as I have done to you, also should ye do.

Galatians 6:6

Let him being taught the word participate with him teaching in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this were ye called: for also Christ suffered for you, leaving behind to you an underwriting, that ye should follow upon his footsteps:

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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 wallet for the way, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor rod: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
have we not power to eat and to drink?
Galatians 6:6
Let him being taught the word participate with him teaching in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Neither seeking glory of men, nor of you, nor of others, being able to be in weight, as the sent of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For ye yourselves know that ye ought to imitate us: for we were not disorderly among you;
John 13:15
For I have given you a pattern, as I have done to you, also should ye do.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this were ye called: for also Christ suffered for you, leaving behind to you an underwriting, that ye should follow upon his footsteps:

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man will go forth to his work, and to his labor even to evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.