Thematic Bible: Following the example of Christ

For I have set an example for you, so that you should do as I have done for you. Verse ConceptsExemplifiedConformityExamples, Goodethics, basis ofChristlikenessExamplesdiscipleship, nature ofLearning From JesusImitatingOrthodoxy, In NtSanctification, Means And ResultsSpiritual VitalityExamples OfGod Being With YoupotentialchristfollowingExamples Of Good Servants

[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps. [For] He neither sinned nor used deceitful words. When He was spoken to with harsh insults, He did not reply in the same way. When He was made to suffer, He did not threaten [His tormentors], but instead entrusted Himself to God, [whom He knew] would make a righteous judgment [in the matter]. read more.
Jesus took upon Himself our sins [when] His body was placed upon the cross so that we, [through] dying to [i.e., giving up] the sinful life, would live for righteousness. You were healed [from your sins] by His being brutally treated.