1 Corinthians 4:16

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Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

Copy me, as I copy Christ.

When he has brought all his sheep outside, he goes in front of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice;

Copy me, brothers, one and all of you, and notice those who live by the example you get from me.

and you started to copy us and the Lord, welcoming the word, though it brought you heavy trouble, with a joy inspired by the holy Spirit.

Not that we have no right to such support; it was simply to give you a pattern to copy.

Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the word of God to you; look back upon the close of their career, and copy their faith.

not by way of lording it over your charges but proving a pattern to the flock.