2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that I have no right to such support; it was simply to give you an example for you to imitate.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have I no right to claim food and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you know well how you must imitate me. For I did not lead an idle or disorderly life among you;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle.

Matthew 10:10

"not even a bag for the journey, or a change of clothes, or sandals, or even a stick; for the worker is worth his rations.

John 13:15

for I have given you an example, that you also should do what I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6

He, however, who is being taught in the message, should always share with his instructor in all the good things which he possesses.

1 Peter 2:21

For this is your calling; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps;

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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
"not even a bag for the journey, or a change of clothes, or sandals, or even a stick; for the worker is worth his rations.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have I no right to claim food and drink?
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being taught in the message, should always share with his instructor in all the good things which he possesses.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you know well how you must imitate me. For I did not lead an idle or disorderly life among you;
John 13:15
for I have given you an example, that you also should do what I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For this is your calling; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps;

General references

1 Corinthians 4:16
I beg you then to imitate my example.