2 Thessalonians 3:9

(not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example to you, to imitate us).

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Do we not have authority to eat and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us. For we did not behave ourselves disorderly among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, being able to be so with heaviness, as apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

nor a bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staves. For the workman is worthy of his food.

John 13:15

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

Galatians 6:6

But let him who is taught in the Word share with the one teaching in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

For you were not called to this? For Christ also suffered on our behalf, leaving us an example, that you 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.

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Bible References

Not

Matthew 10:10
nor a bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staves. 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
But let him who is taught in the Word share with the one teaching in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, being able to be so with heaviness, as apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us. For we did not behave ourselves disorderly among you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For you were not called to this? For Christ also suffered on our behalf, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps,

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I beseech you, be imitators of me.