2 Thessalonians 3:9

not but that we had authority: but to make ourselves an example unto you, to follow us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have we not power to eat and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

Ye yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: For we behaved not ourselves inordinately among you.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

neither sought we praise of men, neither of you, nor yet of any other, when we might have been chargeable, as the apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

nor yet scrip towards your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet a staff: for the workman is worthy to have his meat.

John 13:15

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

Galatians 6:6

Let him that is taught in the word, minister unto him that teacheth him in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

For hereunto verily were ye called, for Christ also suffered for us: leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 yet scrip towards your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet a staff: for the workman is worthy to have his meat.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not power to eat and to drink?
Galatians 6:6
Let him that is taught in the word, minister unto him that teacheth him in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
neither sought we praise of men, neither of you, nor yet of any other, when we might have been chargeable, as the apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
Ye yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: For we behaved not ourselves inordinately 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
For hereunto verily were ye called, for Christ also suffered for us: leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps,

General references

Psalm 104:23
Then goeth forth man to his work, and to till his land until the evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Wherefore I desire you to follow me.