Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate.
Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
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