What does Philippians 3:17 tell believers to do?
Philippians 3:17 instructs believers to be followers together of Paul and to mark those who walk according to the example that Paul and his companions set. Paul, writing to Gentile believers in Philippi, presents himself as a human example to follow, not replacing Christ but providing a pattern believers can imitate.
Les explains that in Philippians 3:17, Paul is writing to Gentile believers in Philippi and instructs them, 'Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them who walk so as you have us, Paul, as an example.' Les points out that this is not the only time Paul says this by inspiration. He addresses the objection of those who say they only follow Jesus, noting that the Bible itself tells believers to follow Paul's example. Les clarifies this does not take anything away from the Lord Jesus, because when Jesus walked in Galilee He was God, and we cannot walk in God's steps. But Paul was just as human as we are, making him a pattern believers can imitate.
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
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What does Paul tell the Philippians to do in Philippians 3:17?
Paul commands the brethren to be followers together of him and to mark those who walk as he and his companions (Timothy, Titus) walked, having them as an example.
What does Philippians 3 tell believers to do about following Paul's example?
In Philippians chapter 3 Paul tells believers to be followers together of him and to mark those who walk as an example, so that believers would walk in his footsteps as he followed Christ.