10 Bible Verses about Imitating Jesus
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For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps.
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others more important than you. Look out for the interest of others and not only for your own personal interest. Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus.read more.
He existed in the form (shape and nature) of God but did not try to be equal with God. He did not even consider it! He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men. He obtained the appearance as a man, humbled himself, and became obedient even to death, yes, death on the stake.
We all, with unveiled face, behold as in a mirror the glory of God and are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, exactly as from God's Spirit.
After he washed their feet he put his outer garments on and sat down. He asked: Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord and you are right for I am. If the Teacher and Lord washed your feet you should wash one another's feet.read more.
I have given you an example. You should also do as I have done to you.
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
I love you just as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. If you obey my commandments you will remain in my love. I have obeyed my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I spoke these things in order that my joy may continue with you and your joy may be made full.
Be followers (imitators) of me, even as I also am of Christ.
He that says he lives in union with him should walk as he walked.
You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.
Tolerate (endure) (suffer) (put up with) one another, and forgive each other. If any man has a complaint against anyone, forgive them, even as God forgave you.
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