2 Thessalonians 3:9

not that we do not have the right, but so that we may give ourselves [as] an example to you, so that [you] may imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Do we not have the right to eat and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor seeking glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

Matthew 10:10

Do not [take] a traveler's bag for the road, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for the worker [is] deserving of his provisions.

John 13:15

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

Galatians 6:6

Now the one who is taught the word must share in all good [things] with the one who teaches.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps,

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
Do not [take] a traveler's bag for the road, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for the worker [is] deserving of his provisions.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Do we not have the right to eat and drink?
Galatians 6:6
Now the one who is taught the word must share in all good [things] with the one who teaches.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor seeking glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that just as I have done for you, you also do.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps,

General references

Psalm 104:23
Humankind goes out to its work, and to its labor until evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I exhort you, become imitators of me.