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Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
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A Life Worth Imitating
Paul confidently asks believers to imitate him, not out of arrogance, but because his life consistently models his message. Commentators explain that Paul's ultimate pattern is Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1), and he offers his own life as a tangible, human-level example. This serves as a powerful reminder that Christian leaders and believers should strive to live in such a way that their lives can serve as a clear guide for others.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Brethren, be followers together of me. That is, live as I do. A minister of the gospel, a parent, or a Christian of any age or condition, …
Imitators together of me (συνμιμητα μου). Found only here so far, though Plato uses συμμιμεισθα. "Vie with each other in imitating…
19th Century
Anglican
Followers together of me.—The word is peculiar. It signifies unite in following me. In accordance with the characteristic…
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Baptist
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Brethren, be followers together of me…
In the early years of the church, believers needed practical guides for conduct. So Paul urged the Philippians to join together in imitating his co…
16th Century
Protestant
Mark them. By this expression, he means that it makes no difference to him which persons they single out for themselves to imitate, provid…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Brethren, be followers together of me Not that the apostle set up himself as the head of a party, which is what he always blam…
This simple dependence and earnestness of soul were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Savio…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, he showed how he was lacking in final perfection; now he urges others to have the same attitude. He does this first by giving an exhortation…