¹⁶ So my desire is that you take me as your example.

⁹ Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same.

¹ So take me for your example, even as I take Christ for mine.

¹⁷ Brothers, take me as your example, and take note of those who are walking after the example we have given.

⁶ And you took us and the Lord as your example, after the word had come to you in much trouble, with joy in the Holy Spirit;

⁹ The things which came to you by my teaching and preaching, and which you saw in me, these things do, and the God of peace will be with you.

⁷ Keep in mind those who were over you, and who gave you the word of God; seeing the outcome of their way of life, let your faith be like theirs.

⁴ When he has got them all out, he goes before them, and the sheep go after him, for they have knowledge of his voice.

⁵ They will not go after another who is not their keeper, but will go from him in flight, because his voice is strange to them.

³ Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.