2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not because we have not authority, but to make ourselves an example to you, that ye should imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have we not a right to eat and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For ye yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor from men sought we glory, either from you, or from others; though we might have used authority as apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

nor bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor a staff. For the laborer is worthy of his living.

John 13:15

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

Galatians 6:6

Let him that is taught in the word share with the teacher in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this ye were called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye 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 bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor a staff. For the laborer is worthy of his living.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not a right to eat and drink?
Galatians 6:6
Let him that is taught in the word share with the teacher in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor from men sought we glory, either from you, or from others; though we might have used authority as apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For ye yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this ye were called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps;

General references

1 Corinthians 4:16
I exhort you therefore, be ye imitators of me.