2 Thessalonians 3:9

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Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

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

Have we no right to eat and to drink?

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

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

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we did not behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

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

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

Man goes forth to his work, to his labor until the evening.

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.