2 Thessalonians 3:9

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Not as if we had not power: but that we might give ourselves a pattern unto you, to imitate us.

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For yourselves know how you ought to imitate us: for we were not disorderly among you;

Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.

And let him that is instructed in the word, communicate to him that instructeth him, in all good things.

For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.

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

Nor scrip for your journey, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor a staff; for the workman is worthy of his meat.

Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.

Neither as lording it over the clergy, but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.