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Citizenship in Heaven

Philippians 3:17

In 9 translations

BSB
Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.
KJV
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
WEB
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
ASV
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
LSV
together become my followers, brothers, and observe those thus walking, according as you have us—a pattern;
YLT
become followers together of me, brethren, and observe those thus walking, according as ye have us — a pattern;
DBY
Be imitators [all] together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model;
DRC
Be ye followers of me, brethren, and observe them who walk so as you have our model.
GNV
Brethren, bee followers of mee, and looke on them, which walke so, as yee haue vs for an ensample.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (3)
  • Spelling of Συμμιμηταί: Tyndale House, Westcott–Hort: Συνμιμηταί.
  • Spelling of γίνεσθε: Tyndale House: γείνεσθε.
  • Spelling of οὕτω: NA28, Textus Receptus: οὕτως.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Συμμιμηταί μου γίνεσθε, ἀδελφοί, καὶ σκοπεῖτε τοὺς οὕτω περιπατοῦντας καθὼς ἔχετε τύπον ἡμᾶς·
RP2018
Συμμιμηταί μου γίνεσθε, ἀδελφοί, καὶ σκοπεῖτε τοὺς οὕτως περιπατοῦντας, καθὼς ἔχετε τύπον ἡμᾶς.
TR-Boyd
Συμμιμηταί μου γίνεσθε, ἀδελφοί, καὶ σκοπεῖτε τοὺς οὕτω περιπατοῦντας, καθὼς ἔχετε τύπον ἡμᾶς.
SCR1894
συμμιμηται μου γινεσθε αδελφοι και σκοπειτε τους ουτως περιπατουντας καθως εχετε τυπον ημας

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Philippians 4:9Whatever 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 Corinthians 4:16Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
  • 1 Peter 5:3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
  • 1 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
  • Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:9Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
  • 1 Thessalonians 1:6And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
  • 1 Corinthians 10:32–11:1Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
  • Romans 16:17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
  • Psalms 37:37Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:10–14You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— encouraging you, comforting…

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