2 Thessalonians 3:9

New English Translation

It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

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no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.

For I have given you an example – you should do just as I have done for you.

I encourage you, then, be imitators of me.

Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.

nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,

For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,

For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.