Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Corinthians 4:16

16 Wherefore I beseech you , be ye followers of me .

I might as a Father command you, but I beseech you be ye followers of me in preserving the unity, and promoving the holiness of the Church: Chap. 11.1. he expounds this, Be ye followers of me, as I am of Christ. Holiness of life and conversation is necessary to a true Minister of Christ; for their people ought not only to be their Hearers, but their Followers, they are ensamples to the flock, 1 Pet. 5.3. and ought to be examples of Believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity, 1 Tim. 4.12. In all things shewing themselves patterns of good works, in doctrine shewing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity, &c. Tit. 2.7. Those who teach well, and live ill, are no good Ministers of Christ, they cannot say unto people, Be ye followers of me.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 letter] [illegible: 1 word]. 3.9.