so I beg you, please follow my example.
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Brothers and sisters, all of you should try to follow my example and to copy those who live the way we showed you.
Do what you learned and received from me, what I told you, and what you saw me do. And the God who gives peace will be with you.
And you became like us and like the Lord. You suffered much, but still you accepted the teaching with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.
We had the right to ask you to help us, but we worked to take care of ourselves so we would be an example for you to follow.
Remember your leaders who taught God’s message to you. Remember how they lived and died, and copy their faith.
Do not be like a ruler over people you are responsible for, but be good examples to them.
