Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:16 - 4:16

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Corinthians 4:16 - 4:16


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I might as a father command you, but I beseech you, be ye followers of me, in preserving the unity and promoting the holiness of the church. He expounds this, 1Co_11:1: 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, 1Pe_5:3, and ought to be examples of believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity, 1Ti_4:12; in all things showing themselves patterns of good works; in doctrine showing uncorruptness, 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.