2 Thessalonians 3:9

not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves as a model to you, that ye might imitate us.

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

Have we no right to eat, and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For ye yourselves know that ye should imitate us; because we were not disorderly among you;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others; though able to be in authority, as apostles of Christ.

Matthew 10:10

nor wallet for your journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the laborer is worthy of his food.

John 13:15

for I gave you an example, that, as I did to you, ye also should do.

Galatians 6:6

But let him who is being taught in the word share with him who is teaching, in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this were ye called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye 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
nor wallet for your journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor a 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 being taught in the word share with him who is teaching, in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others; though able to be in authority, as apostles of Christ.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
For ye yourselves know that ye should imitate us; because we were not disorderly among you;
John 13:15
for I gave you an example, that, as I did to you, ye also should do.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this were ye called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow His steps;

General references

1 Corinthians 4:16
I beseech you, therefore, become imitators of me.