¹⁵ For I gave you ^(A)an example that you also should do as I did to you.

¹⁷ Brothers, ^(A)join in following my example, and ^(B)look for those who walk according to the ^(C)pattern you have in us.

⁷ so that you became a model to all the believers in ^(A)Macedonia and in ^(B)Achaia.

⁹ not because we do not have ^(A)the authority, but in order to offer ourselves ^(B)as a model for you, so that you would imitate us.

^12 (A)Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but show yourself as ^(B)a model to those who believe in word, conduct, ^(C)love, faith, and purity.

⁷ in all things show yourself to be ^(A)a model of good works, with ^[a]purity in doctrine, dignified,