- 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV):
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
- Philippians 3:17 (NIV):
“Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.”
- 1 Peter 5:3 (NIV):
“Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”
- Matthew 5:16 (NIV):
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV):
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
- Titus 2:7 (NIV):
“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness”
- Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV):
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 (NIV):
“And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,”
- 1 Peter 2:21 (NIV):
“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.”
- Luke 6:40 (NIV):
“The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.”
- John 13:15 (NIV):
“I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
- Philippians 4:9 (NIV):
“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 (NIV):
“You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV):
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
- Hebrews 6:12 (NIV):
“We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”
- 3 John 1:11 (NIV):
“Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:33 (NIV):
“even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV):
“Do everything in love.”
- Philippians 2:14-15 (NIV):
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky”
- Colossians 3:17 (NIV):
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
- Colossians 4:5 (NIV):
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.”
- 1 Corinthians 11:1-2 (NIV):
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.”
- Philippians 1:27 (NIV):
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel”
- 1 Corinthians 4:16 (NIV):
“Therefore I urge you to imitate me.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9 (NIV):
“We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.”
- 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV):
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NIV):
“And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV):
“But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”
- 1 Timothy 4:16 (NIV):
“Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”
- James 1:22 (NIV):
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”