I did this as an example so that you should do as I have done for you.
Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives.
May the patience and encouragement that come from God allow you to live in harmony with each other the way Christ Jesus wants.
Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.
This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.
Do not be like a ruler over people you are responsible for, but be good examples to them.
Whoever says that he lives in God must live as Jesus lived.