1 Corinthians 4:16

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Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

Become imitators of me, just as I also [am] of Christ.

Whenever he sends out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.

Become fellow imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who walk in this way, just as you have us [as] an example.

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,

not that we do not have the right, but so that we may give ourselves [as] an example to you, so that [you] may imitate us.

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you; {considering the outcome of their way of life}, imitate their faith.

and not as lording it over {those under your care}, but being examples for the flock.