Cross References

2 Thessalonians 3:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.

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For you yourselves know how you should imitate us: We were not idle among you;

and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.

Let the one who is taught the word share all his good things with the teacher.

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

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

Don’t take a travelling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or staff, for the worker is worthy of his food.

Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.