2 Thessalonians 3:9

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It’s not as though we didn’t have a right to receive support. Rather, we wanted to set an example for you to follow.

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Don’t take a traveling bag for the trip, a change of clothes, sandals, or a walking stick. After all, the worker deserves to have his needs met.

I’ve given you an example that you should follow.

So I encourage you to imitate me.

The person who is taught God’s word should share all good things with his teacher.

We didn’t seek praise from people, from you or from anyone else,

You know what you must do to imitate us. We lived a disciplined life among you.

God called you to endure suffering because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.

Don’t be rulers over the people entrusted to you, but be examples for the flock to follow.