2 Thessalonians 3:9

New International Version

We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.

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no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep.

I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.