2 Thessalonians 3:7
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
Cross-reference
2 Thessalonians 3:6 commands withdrawal from disorderly ones — verse 7 then gives Paul's own orderly example as the reason.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 explains that Paul worked to provide an example to imitate, directly expanding on the example mentioned here.
1 Corinthians 4:16 urges imitating Paul—directly parallel to the call to follow his example of not being idle.
1 Corinthians 11:1 calls to imitate Paul as he imitates Christ—strong parallel to the imitation theme in this verse.
Philippians 3:17 urges joining in imitating Paul and others who follow his example—directly echoes this imitation call.
Philippians 4:9 urges practicing what was learned and seen in Paul—parallel to the command to imitate his labor.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 says the Thessalonians became imitators of Paul and the Lord—direct parallel to the imitation theme.
1 Thessalonians 1:7 says they became an example to all believers—parallel to Paul's own example being set here.
1 Thessalonians 2:10 describes Paul's blameless conduct among believers — a direct parallel to the example he calls them to follow.
In 2 Corinthians 7:2, Paul appeals to his integrity and lack of exploitation, paralleling the blameless conduct he models in Thessalonica.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 reminds them of Paul's conduct and gospel power, directly echoing the 'you know how we were among you' appeal.
1 Thessalonians 2:9 describes Paul's night-and-day labor to avoid being a burden — the exact example he calls them to imitate here.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Paul commands working with hands and living quietly, showing consistent teaching across letters.
1 Timothy 4:12 calls Timothy to be an example in conduct — a parallel call to set an example for believers.
Titus 2:7 urges Titus to show himself a pattern of good works — echoing the same principle of being an example.
1 Peter 5:3 instructs elders to be examples to the flock — the same emphasis on leading by personal example.