Mark the blameless, and behold the upright, for there is posterity for the peaceable.
Philippians 3:17 - New Revised Standard Version Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Brethren, together follow my example and observe those who live after the pattern we have set for you. American Standard Version (1901) Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample. Common English Bible Brothers and sisters, become imitators of me and watch those who live this way—you can use us as models. Catholic Public Domain Version Be imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who are walking similarly, just as you have seen by our example. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Be ye followers of me, brethren, and observe them who walk so as you have our model. |
Mark the blameless, and behold the upright, for there is posterity for the peaceable.
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them.
Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit,
Take note of those who do not obey what we say in this letter; have nothing to do with them, so that they may be ashamed.
For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you,
This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate.
Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.