I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate.
Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
