1 Corinthians 9:15

and because he was of the same trade, he was staying with them and they were working, for by trade they were tent-makers.

“I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothes.

If others share this authority over you, do we not more? Nevertheless, we did not use this authority, but we endure all things so that we will cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

not because we do not have the authority, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would imitate us.