He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked.
For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.
For I have given you an example, that as I have done to you, so you do also.
BE ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.
Whosoever abideth in him, sinneth not; and whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, nor known him.
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.
Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.
He who saith that he knoweth him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be confounded by him at his coming.
For thy mercy is great towards me: and thou hast delivered my soul out of the lower hell.
If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; as I also have kept my Father's commandments, and do abide in his love.
And he that keepeth his commandments, abideth in him, and he in him. And in this we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
In this is the charity of God perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment: because as he is, we also are in this world.