2 Thessalonians 3:9

New Century Version

We had the right to ask you to help us, but we worked to take care of ourselves so we would be an example for you to follow.

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Don’t carry a bag or extra clothes or sandals or a walking stick. Workers should be given what they need.

I did this as an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

so I beg you, please follow my example.

Anyone who is learning the teaching of God should share all the good things he has with his teacher.

We were not looking for human praise, from you or anyone else,

You yourselves know that you should live as we live. We were not lazy when we were with you.

This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.

Do not be like a ruler over people you are responsible for, but be good examples to them.