2 Thessalonians 3:7-10

7For you know that you ought to imitate us. We were not idle when we were with you.

8We never accepted food from anyone without paying for it. We worked hard day and night so we would not be a burden to any of you.

9We certainly had the right to ask you to feed us, but we wanted to give you an example to follow.

10Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.”