1 Corinthians 11:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

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I always try to please others instead of myself, in the hope that many of them will be saved.

and I want you to be like me.

My friends, I want you to follow my example and learn from others who closely follow the example we set for you.

So, when you accepted the message, you followed our example and the example of the Lord. You suffered, but the Holy Spirit made you glad.

We had the right not to work, but we wanted to set an example for you.

Then you would never be lazy. You would be following the example of those who had faith and were patient until God kept his promise to them.