Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
Therefore I urge you, imitate me.
nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;
not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you;
Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,
And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.
And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.
Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; For the future of that man is peace.
Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.