2 Thessalonians 3:9

New International Reader's Version

We worked, even though we have the right to receive help from you. We did it in order to be a model for you to follow.

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

Do not take a bag for the journey. Do not take extra clothes or sandals or walking sticks. A worker should be given what he needs.

John 13:15

I have given you an example. You should do as I have done for you.

1 Corinthians 4:16

So I’m asking you to follow my example.

Galatians 6:6

But those who are taught the word should share all good things with their teacher.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not expecting people to praise us. We were not looking for praise from you or anyone else. Yet as Christ’s apostles, we could have used our authority over you.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

You know how you should follow our example. We worked when we were with you.

1 Peter 2:21

You were chosen to do good even if you suffer. That’s because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example that he expects you to follow.

1 Peter 5:3

Don’t act as if you were a ruler over those under your care. Instead, be examples to the flock.