1 Corinthians 11:1
So take me for your example, even as I take Christ for mine.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
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Cross References
Romans 15:2Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong.
1 Corinthians 10:33Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.
Philippians 2:4Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.
1 Thessalonians 1:6And you took us and the Lord as your example, after the word had come to you in much trouble, with joy in the Holy Spirit;
Hebrews 6:12So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 11:1
In this chapter the apostle blames, and endeavours to rectify, some great indecencies and manifest disorders in the church of Corinth; as, I. The misconduct of their women (some of whom seem to have been inspired) in the public assembly, who laid by their veils, the common token of subjection to their husbands in that part of the world. This behaviour he reprehends, requires them to keep veiled, asserts the superiority of the husband, yet so as to remind the husband that both were made for mutual help and comfort,… Read the whole commentary →