11 ¹ Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.^(A)

¹⁶ I appeal to you, then, be imitators of me.^(A)

¹⁷ Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.^(A)

¹² so that you may not become sluggish but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.^(A)

⁶ And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy from the Holy Spirit,^(A)

5 ¹ Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children,^{(A) 2} and walk in love, as Christ loved us^[a] and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.^(B)

⁴ Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.^{(A) 5} Let the same mind be in you that was^[a] in Christ Jesus,^(B)

⁹ This was not because we do not have that right but in order to give you an example to imitate.^(A)

² Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor.^{(A) 3} For Christ did not please himself, but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”

³³ just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage but that of many, so that they may be saved.^(A)