Be imitators of me, just as I am also of Christ.

And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.

Brethren, join in being imitators of me, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should imitate us.

Remember those in authority over you, who have spoken the Word of God to you. Observing the outworkings of their behavior, imitate their faith.

not exercising dominion over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;