Therefore I plead with you, be followers of me.
Be followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Brethren, be followers together of me, and take note of those who walk as you have us for an example.
Those things which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
And you became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit:
Not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example to you to follow us.
Remember those who have the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock.
