9 Bible Verses about Christ Our Example

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Matthew 20:25-28

but Jesus called them to Him and said, Ye know that the princes of the gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority upon them: it shall not be so among you; but whosoever would be great among you, let him be your minister, and whoever would be chief among you, let him be your servant:read more.
as the Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.

John 13:13-16

Ye call me, Master, and Lord; and ye say well; for so I am. If I then your Lord and Master have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.read more.
Verily, verily I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord, nor is the messenger greater than he that sent him.

Ephesians 5:1-2

Be ye therefore imitators of God as his dear children; and walk in love, even as Christ hath loved us, and given Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet perfume.

1 Peter 2:20-22

For what glory is it, if when ye sin and are punished for it, ye bear it patiently? but if when ye do well and suffer for it, ye bear it patiently, this will gain favor with God. For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps. Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

1 John 3:15-16

Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. In this we know his love, that He laid down his life for us: and we should be ready to lay down our lives for the brethren.

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