Phili 3:17 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle Urges His Own Example. In this passage, Paul gives the Philippians both warnings and encouragement. He warns them about false teachers who live contrary to the cross of Christ, and he urges them to follow his example and the example of others who live with heaven in mind. Paul reminds them that their true citizenship is in heaven, and he encourages them to look forward to the glorious transformation that will occur when Christ returns. v. 17 : Paul says, Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample (Philippians 3:17 ). He encourages the Philippians to imitate his example and to take note of others who live as faithful Christians. Paul lived with his focus on Christ and heaven, and he urges them to follow this same path.

‏ Philippians 3:17

The Apostle Urges His Own Example.

In this passage, Paul gives the Philippians both warnings and encouragement. He warns them about false teachers who live contrary to the cross of Christ, and he urges them to follow his example and the example of others who live with heaven in mind. Paul reminds them that their true citizenship is in heaven, and he encourages them to look forward to the glorious transformation that will occur when Christ returns.

v. 17: Paul says, Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample (Philippians 3:17 ^a). He encourages the Philippians to imitate his example and to take note of others who live as faithful Christians. Paul lived with his focus on Christ and heaven, and he urges them to follow this same path.