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2 Thessalonians 3:9

It was not as if we had no authority, but this was so that we might present ourselves as an example to you, in order to imitate us
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King James Version

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

English Standard Version

It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate.

New International Version

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