2 Thessalonians 3:9

The Scriptures 1998

not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example, for you to imitate us.

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

nor were we looking for praise from men, not from you nor from others, though we could have been a burden to you, as emissaries of Messiah.

And let him who is instructed in the Word share in all that is good, with him who is instructing.

For to this you were called, because Messiah also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps,

“For I gave you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

or a bag for the journey, or two undergarments, or sandals, or staffs, for the worker is worthy of his food.

Therefore I appeal to you, to become imitators of me.

neither as being masters over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.