Philippians 3:17

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

Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

Give no offense to the Jews or the Greeks or the church of God,

Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.

and you became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message with joy from the Holy Spirit.

You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers.

For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;

Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love,

in faith, in purity.

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

Watch the blameless and observe the upright,
for the man of peace will have a future.

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned. Avoid them,

And if anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

Therefore I urge you to imitate me.