Therefore I entreat you-Follow my example.
Imitate me, as I myself imitate Christ.
Brothers, unite in following my example, and fix your eyes on those who are living by the pattern which we have set you.
All that you learned and received and heard and saw in me put into practice continually; and then God, the giver of peace, will be with you.
And you yourselves began to follow, not only our example, but the Master's also; and, in spite of much suffering, you welcomed the Message with a joy inspired by the Holy Spirit,
This was not because we had not a right to receive support, but our object was to give you a pattern for you to copy.
Do not forget your Leaders, the men who told you God's Message. Recall the close of their lives, and imitate their faith.
not as lords of your charges, but as examples to your flock.