For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you,
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate.
I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
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.
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,
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, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
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