Brothers, become fellow imitators with me and observe those who walk according to our example.
Do those things which you have both learned and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
So I implore you, be followers of me.
Do not lord over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.
We did this, not because we did not have that right, but to make ourselves an example for you to follow.
Remember those who rule over you, who have proclaimed to you the word of God. Follow their faith, considering the results it has produced in their lives.
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
For you know how you should follow us. For we were not idle among you,
Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God,
If anyone does not obey our word in this letter, note that man, and do not socialize with him, so that he may be ashamed.
You became followers of us and the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit.
Now I urge you, brothers, to closely watch those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the teaching which you have learned, and avoid them.
Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
Follow me as I follow Christ.