21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
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He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 13-25)The general rule of a Christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a conscientious discharge of all relative duties. The apostle here particularly treats of these distinctly. I. The case of subjects. Christians were not only reputed innovators in religion, but disturbers of the state; it was highly necessary, therefore, that the apostle should settle the ru…
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