2 Thessalonians 3:9

not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have we no right to eat and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

John 13:15

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

Galatians 6:6

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you 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.

General references

Bible References

Not

Matthew 10:10
Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we no right to eat and to drink?
Galatians 6:6
But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you,
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes forth to his work, to his labor until the evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.