9 Bible Verses about Christ Our Example

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Matthew 20:25-28

But Jesus, calling them to him, said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority among them. But thus shall it not be with you. But whosoever will be a great man among you, let him be your servant; and whosoever will be first, let him be your slave.read more.
Even as the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.

John 13:13-16

Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I am. If therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the Master; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that just as I have done to you, ye should do also.read more.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his master; nor the messenger greater than him that sent him.

Ephesians 5:1-2

BE ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love as Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, an oblation and sacrifice to God, for an odour of a sweet smell.

1 Peter 2:20-22

For what glory would there be, if committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is graciously accepted of God. For hereunto have ye been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that ye should follow his steps; who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

1 John 3:15-16

Every one who hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye know that no murderer hath life eternal abiding in him. By this we have known the love [of Christ], because for us he laid down his own life: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

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