For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, for we did not behave inappropriately among you.
Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, to keep away from every brother who behaves irresponsibly and not according to the tradition they received from us.
It wasn’t that we had no right, but rather to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
I urge you therefore—be imitators of me.
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Messiah.
Brothers and sisters, join in following my example and notice those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. (
in all things showing yourself to be an example of good deeds—integrity in instruction, dignity,
Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but become an example of the faithful—in speech, in conduct, in love, in faithfulness, and in purity.
You are witnesses, along with God, of how devoutly and righteously and blamelessly we behaved toward you who believe.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—put these things into practice, and the God of shalom will be with you.
Don’t lord it over those apportioned to you, but become examples to the flock.
We urge you, brothers and sisters, correct the unruly, comfort the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
She discerns that her business is good. Her lamp never goes out at night.