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)

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Our Citizenship in Heaven

17 Brethren, (A)join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as (B)you have us for a pattern.

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

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so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.

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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)

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not because we do not have (A)authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.

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

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in all things showing yourself to be (A)a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, (B)incorruptibility,[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:7 NU omits incorruptibility

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

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nor as (A)being [a]lords over (B)those entrusted to you, but (C)being examples to the flock;

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:3 masters