2 Thessalonians 3:9

not because we have not authority, but that ourselves a pattern we might give to you, to imitate us;

1 Corinthians 9:4-14

have we not authority to eat and to drink?

2 Thessalonians 3:7

for yourselves have known how it behoveth you to imitate us, because we did not act disorderly among you;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

Matthew 10:10

nor scrip for the way, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staff -- for the workman is worthy of his nourishment.

John 13:15

'For an example I gave to you, that, according as I did to you, ye also may do;

Galatians 6:6

And let him who is instructed in the word share with him who is instructing -- in all good things.

1 Peter 2:21

for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may 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 scrip for the way, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staff -- for the workman is worthy of his nourishment.
1 Corinthians 9:4
have we not authority to eat and to drink?
Galatians 6:6
And let him who is instructed in the word share with him who is instructing -- in all good things.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

To make

2 Thessalonians 3:7
for yourselves have known how it behoveth you to imitate us, because we did not act disorderly among you;
John 13:15
'For an example I gave to you, that, according as I did to you, ye also may do;
1 Peter 2:21
for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps,

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goeth forth to his work, And to his service -- till evening.
1 Corinthians 4:16
I call upon you, therefore, become ye followers of me;