2 Thessalonians 3:9

Weymouth NT

This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example–for you to imitate us.

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no bag for your journey, nor change of linen, nor shoes, nor stick; for the labourer deserves his food.

For I have set you an example in order that you may do what I have done to you.

I entreat you therefore to become like me.

But let those who receive instruction in Christian truth share with their instructors all temporal blessings.

nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.

For you yourselves know that it is your duty to follow our example. There was no disorder in our lives among you,

And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.

not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.