2 Thessalonians 3:9

It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Do we not have the right to financial support?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,

Matthew 10:10

no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.

John 13:15

For I have given you an example -- you should do just as I have done for you.

Galatians 6:6

Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

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
no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Do we not have the right to financial support?
Galatians 6:6
Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example -- you should do just as I have done for you.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

General references

Psalm 104:23
Men then go out to do their work, and labor away until evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I encourage you, then, be imitators of me.

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