1 Corinthians 11:1

In all things be showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, be showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Whoever remains in him doesn’t sin. Whoever sins hasn’t seen him and doesn’t know him.

The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherited the promises.

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;

How is your beloved better than another beloved, you fairest among women? How is your beloved better than another beloved, that you do so adjure us?

Where has your beloved gone, you fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned, that we may seek him with you?

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.

When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.

having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue,

Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.

If anyone is to go into captivity, he will go into captivity. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, he must be killed. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints.

Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,

Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things.

The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,

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

You are witnesses with God how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.

to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.

not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

(but how could someone who doesn’t know how to rule one’s own house take care of God’s assembly?)

the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.

Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,

One who says, “I know him,” and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him.

Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.

Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

He said to them, “Watch me, and do likewise. Behold, when I come to the outermost part of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so you shall do.

If you don’t know, most beautiful among women, follow the tracks of the sheep. Graze your young goats beside the shepherds’ tents.

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.