1 John 2:6

whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk and conduct himself just as He walked and conducted Himself.

1 Peter 2:21

For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.

Matthew 11:29

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.

John 13:15

For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

John 15:4-6

Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.

Ephesians 5:2

and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.

1 John 1:6-7

If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness [of sin], we lie and do not practice the truth;

1 John 2:4

Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.

1 John 2:28

Now, little children (believers, dear ones), remain in Him [with unwavering faith], so that when He appears [at His return], we may have [perfect] confidence and not be ashamed and shrink away from Him at His coming.

1 John 3:6

No one who abides in Him [who remains united in fellowship with Him—deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin. No one who habitually sins has seen Him or known Him.

Psalm 85:13


Righteousness will go before Him
And will make His footsteps into a way [in which to walk].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

That saith

General references

Bible References

That saith

1 John 2:4
Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.
1 John 1:6
If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness [of sin], we lie and do not practice the truth;

To walk

1 John 1:7
but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations].
Psalm 85:13

Righteousness will go before Him
And will make His footsteps into a way [in which to walk].
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.
John 13:15
For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
1 Peter 2:21
For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.

General references

Philippians 2:5
Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],