A.T. Robertson Commentary Philippians 3:17

"Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample." — Philippians 3:17 (ASV)

Imitators together of me (συνμιμητα μου). Found only here so far, though Plato uses συμμιμεισθα. "Vie with each other in imitating me" (Lightfoot).

Mark (σκοπειτε). Old verb from σκοπος (verse 14). "Keep your eyes on me as goal." Mark and follow, not avoid as in Ro 16:17.

An ensample (τυπον). Originally the impression left by a stroke (John 20:25), then a pattern (mould) as here (cf. 1 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 10:6,11; Romans 5:14; Romans 6:17).