whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way.
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.
Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.
By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.