2 Thessalonians 3:9

This was not because we had not a right to receive support, but our object was to give you a pattern for you to copy.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have not we a right to food and drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you know well that you ought to follow our example. When we were with you, our life was not ill-ordered,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek to win honour from men, whether from you or from others, although, as Apostles of Christ, we might have burdened you with our support.

Matthew 10:10

Not even with a bag for the journey, or a change of clothes, or sandals, or even a staff; for the worker is worth his food.

John 13:15

For I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6

He, however, who is being instructed in the Message ought always to share his blessings with the man who instructs him.

1 Peter 2:21

For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should 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.

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Bible References

Not

Matthew 10:10
Not even with a bag for the journey, or a change of clothes, or sandals, or even a staff; for the worker is worth his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have not we a right to food and drink?
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being instructed in the Message ought always to share his blessings with the man who instructs him.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor did we seek to win honour from men, whether from you or from others, although, as Apostles of Christ, we might have burdened you with our support.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you know well that you ought to follow our example. When we were with you, our life was not ill-ordered,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

General references

1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I entreat you-Follow my example.