2 Thessalonians 3:9

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

Not that we do not have authority, but that we give ourselves as an example to you, for you to act like us.

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For you yourselves know how it is right to act like us, because we were not disorderly among you;

nor seeking glory from men, neither from you, nor from others, being able to be in weight, as apostles of Christ.

But let the one being taught in the Word share with the one teaching, in all good things.

For you were called to this, for even Christ suffered on our behalf, leaving behind an example for us, that you should follow His footsteps;

For I gave you an example, that as I did to you, you also should do.

nor provision bag for the road, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staves. For the worker is worthy of his food.

Therefore I urge you, be imitators of me.

nor as exercising lordship over the allotment given to you, but becoming examples of the flock.