1 Corinthians 11:1
New International Version
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

New Living Translation
And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

English Standard Version
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Be imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.

King James Bible
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

New King James Version
Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.

New American Standard Bible
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

NASB 1995
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

NASB 1977
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

Amplified Bible
Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

Christian Standard Bible
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.

American Standard Version
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Contemporary English Version
You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

English Revised Version
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Imitate me as I imitate Christ.

Good News Translation
Imitate me, then, just as I imitate Christ.

International Standard Version
Imitate me, as I do the Messiah.

Majority Standard Bible
You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

NET Bible
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

New Heart English Bible
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Be imitators of me, in so far as I in turn am an imitator of Christ.

World English Bible
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Become followers of me, as I also [am] of Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Be imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
Followers of me become ye, as I also am of Christ.

Smith's Literal Translation
Be ye imitators of me, as I also of Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
BE ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Be imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.

New American Bible
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
TAKE example by me, even as I also fol low Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Imitate me just as I also do The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Godbey New Testament
Be ye imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.

Haweis New Testament
BE ye imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Mace New Testament
Imitate herein my example as I do that of Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Be imitators of me, in so far as I in turn am an imitator of Christ.

Worrell New Testament
Become imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Worsley New Testament
Be ye then imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.
Audio Bible



Context
Roles in Worship
1You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. 2Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.…

Cross References
Ephesians 5:1
Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Philippians 3:17
Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.

1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

1 Thessalonians 1:6
And 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 John 2:6
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,

2 Thessalonians 3:9
Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

John 13:15
I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

Luke 6:40
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

Romans 15:5
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

Galatians 4:12
I beg you, brothers, become like me, for I became like you. You have done me no wrong.


Treasury of Scripture

Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Be ye.

1 Corinthians 4:16
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Philippians 3:17
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

even.

Romans 15:2,3
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification…

Ephesians 5:1,2
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; …

Philippians 2:4,5
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others…

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1 Corinthians 11
1. He reproves them, because in holy assemblies,
4. their men prayed with their heads covered,
6. and women with their heads uncovered;
17. and because generally their meetings were not for the better, but for the worse;
21. as, namely, in profaning with their own feast the Lord's supper.
25. Lastly, he calls them to the first institution thereof.














You are to imitate me
The Greek word for "imitate" is "mimētai," which is the root of the English word "mimic." In the context of the early church, this term implies a deep, intentional effort to replicate the actions and attitudes of another. Paul, the apostle, is urging the Corinthians to follow his example, not out of arrogance, but because he strives to live a life that reflects Christ's teachings. Historically, discipleship in the Jewish tradition involved closely following a rabbi, learning not just from their words but from their way of life. Paul is positioning himself as a spiritual mentor, encouraging believers to observe and emulate his Christ-centered life.

just as I imitate Christ
The phrase "just as" (Greek: "kathōs") indicates a direct comparison or standard. Paul is not setting himself as the ultimate model but as a conduit to Christ. The word "imitate" here again is "mimētai," emphasizing the importance of modeling one's life after Christ. In the historical context of the early church, this was a radical call to live counter-culturally, embodying the sacrificial love, humility, and obedience of Jesus. Paul’s life, marked by suffering, perseverance, and unwavering faith, serves as a tangible example of Christ's teachings in action. This call to imitation is not merely about external actions but involves a transformation of the heart and mind, aligning one's entire being with the character and mission of Jesus.

XI.

(1) Be ye followers of me.--See concluding Note on 1 Corinthians 10.

Verse 1. - Followers of me; rather, imitators of me; follow herein my example, as I follow Christ's. What Christ's example was, in that he too "pleased not himself," he sets forth in Romans 15:1-3; and the general principle of self abnegation for the sake of others in Philippians 2:4-8. This verse ought to be included in ch. 10. It sums up the whole argument, and explains the long digression of ch. 9. As I also am of Christ. This limits the reference to his own example. I only ask you to imitate me in points in which I imitate Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
You are to
γίνεσθε (ginesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

imitate
Μιμηταί (Mimētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3402: An imitator, follower. From mimeomai; an imitator.

me,
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

just as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

I [imitate]
κἀγὼ (kagō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2504: To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.

Christ.
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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