We did this, not because we do not have the right to demand our support; we did it to be an example for you to follow.

I beg you, then, to follow my example.

Imitate me, then, just as I imitate Christ.

Keep on imitating me, my friends. Pay attention to those who follow the right example that we have set for you.

Put into practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you.

You imitated us and the Lord; and even though you suffered much, you received the message with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.

So you became an example to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.

In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.

Do not try to rule over those who have been put in your care, but be examples to the flock.

Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.

You are our witnesses, and so is God, that our conduct toward you who believe was pure, right, and without fault.