Philippians 3:17 — Greek Interlinear

Church Fathers on Philippians 3:17

“Brethren, be ye imitators of me, and mark them which so walk even as you have us for an ensample.” He had said above, “beware of dogs,” from such he had led them away; he brings them near to these whom they ought to imitate. If any one, says he, wishes to imitate me, if any one wishes to walk the same road, let him take heed to them; though I am not present, you know the manner of my walk, that is, my conduct in life. For not by words only did he teach, but by deeds too; as…