2 Thessalonians 3:9

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

Not that we have not power, but that we give ourselves a type to you to imitate us.

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

Neither seeking glory of men, nor of you, nor of others, being able to be in weight, as the sent of Christ.

Let him being taught the word participate with him teaching in all good things.

For to this were ye called: for also Christ suffered for you, leaving behind to you an underwriting, that ye should follow upon his footsteps:

For I have given you a pattern, as I have done to you, also should ye do.

Nor wallet for the way, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor rod: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.

Neither as ruling over the portions obtained by lot, but being types of the flock.