2 Thessalonians 3:9

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

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For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.