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)

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

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)

⁷ In everything set them an example^(A) by doing what is good.^(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

³ not lording it over^(A) those entrusted to you, but being examples^(B) to the flock.