2 Thessalonians 3:9

Modern King James Version

(not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example to you, to imitate us).

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For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us. For we did not behave ourselves disorderly among you,

Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, being able to be so with heaviness, as apostles of Christ.

But let him who is taught in the Word share with the one teaching in all good things.

For you were not called to this? For Christ also suffered on our behalf, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps,

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

nor a bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staves. For the workman is worthy of his food.

Therefore I beseech you, be imitators of me.

nor as lording it over those allotted to you by God, but becoming examples to the flock.