Charles Spurgeon 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)

Brethren, be followers together of me,

In these days, certain people find fault with Paul, and speak of him as if he were not inspired, and not to be followed as Christ was; but here he expressly says what no man like Paul would ever say unless moved by the Holy Spirit, for he was modest, and by no means anxious to push himself forward: Brethren, be followers together of me.

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

For the true servant of Christ teaches by his life as much as by his words.

And mark them who walk so as you have us for an ensample.

Mark them, but do not follow them. See how they walk, but do not imitate them: "Have us for an example."