⁷ For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

⁹ not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

¹ Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

¹⁶ I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

³ neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

⁷ in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

¹² Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

⁶ Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.

¹⁰ You are witnesses with God, how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.

⁶ You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

⁷ so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

⁹ The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

¹⁷ Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.