2 Thessalonians 3:9

New King James Version

not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.

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For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you;

Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.

Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, 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 bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food.

Therefore I urge you, imitate me.

nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;