Shalt thou reign, because thou viest with the cedar? Did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice? Then it was well with him.

Brethren, vie with one another in imitating me, and carefully observe those who follow the example which we have set you.

and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do:

Let us vie with one another in a rivalry of love and noble actions.