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

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

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

⁹ not because we do not have ^(A)the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves ^(B)as a model for you, so that you would ^[a]follow our example.

^12 (A)Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, ^(B)love, faith and purity, show yourself ^(C)an example ^[a]of those who believe.

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