Philippians 3:17

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Summary

Philippians 3:17

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

Be

And mark

Romans 16:17

2 Thessalonians 3:14

General references

1 Corinthians 4:16

Bible References

Be

You people should do those things which you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and [then] the God [who gives] peace will be with you.

So, I urge you to imitate my lifestyle.

Do not [do what could] cause Jews, Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] or the church of God to fall [away from God].

You people should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord. [And even though] you suffered much affliction, you welcomed the message with joy [given to you] by the Holy Spirit,

You can testify, [just] as God can, how holy, righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you believers.

For you, yourselves, know how you ought to follow our example, for we did not live in idleness when we were among you;

Do not allow anyone to look down on you because you are [so] young, but you should be an example to those who believe [in Christ] in your speech, in your conduct, in your love, in your faith [and] in your purity.

Remember your leaders who told you God's message. [Note: This probably refers to former preachers who had since died]. Consider the outcome of the way they lived and imitate their faith.

Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live.

And mark

Now I urge you, brothers, watch out for those who are causing divisions and occasions for falling [away from God over matters] contrary to the teaching you have learned, and withdraw from them [i.e., stop listening to their false teaching].

And if any person does not obey our instructions, [given] in this letter, you should take note of him so that you do not associate with him, in hope that he will become ashamed [of his conduct].

General references

So, I urge you to imitate my lifestyle.