2 Thessalonians 3:9

It is not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Do we have a right to eat and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

You know what you must do to imitate us. We lived a disciplined life among you.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we could have made demands on you.

Matthew 10:10

Take no extra clothes, not even two coats, no extra shoes or walking stick for the laborer is worthy of his food.

John 13:15

I have given you an example. You should also do as I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6

But let him that is orally taught in the word share all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps.

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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
Take no extra clothes, not even two coats, no extra shoes or walking stick for the laborer is worthy of his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Do we have a right to eat and drink?
Galatians 6:6
But let him that is orally taught in the word share all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we could have made demands on you.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
You know what you must do to imitate us. We lived a disciplined life among you.
John 13:15
I have given you an example. You should also do as I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps.

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes to his work and to his labor until evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
For this reason I urge you to imitate me.