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

Therefore I urge you, be imitators of me.

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

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

The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these, and the God of peace will be with you.

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

so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.

Let no one despise your youth, but become an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,

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

But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the teaching which you received from us.

You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and uprightly and blamelessly we were among you who believe;