11 ¹ Follow my example,^(A) as I follow the example of Christ.^(B)

¹⁷ Join together in following my example,^(A) brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.^(B)

¹⁶ Therefore I urge you to imitate me.^(A)

¹² We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate^(A) those who through faith and patience^(B) inherit what has been promised.^(C)

⁶ You became imitators of us^(A) and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering^(B) with the joy^(C) given by the Holy Spirit.^(D)

5 ¹ Follow God’s example,^(A) therefore, as dearly loved children^{(B) 2} and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us^(C) and gave himself up for us^(D) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.^(E)

⁴ not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.^(A)

⁵ In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:^(B)

⁹ We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help,^(A) but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.^(B)

² Each of us should please our neighbors for their good,^(A) to build them up.^{(B) 3} For even Christ did not please himself^(C) but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”^[a](D)