1 Corinthians 4:16 is the earlier call to imitate Paul, setting the pattern that this verse repeats.

1 Corinthians 10:33 provides the foundation: Paul's selfless pursuit of others' salvation as the model to imitate.

In 1 Cor 8:13, Paul gives a concrete example of self-denial for others—abstaining from meat to avoid causing a brother to stumble—embodying the imitation of Christ he calls for.

Romans 15:3 shows Christ not pleasing himself — the specific example Paul imitates, grounding the call to imitate him.

Ephesians 5:2 describes Christ's sacrificial love as the standard — this is the love Paul imitates and calls others to imitate.

Philippians 2:5 introduces Christ's mind of humility — the very attitude Paul imitates and urges believers to adopt.

Philippians 3:17 echoes the same command to imitate Paul, reinforcing the exhortation to follow his example.

2 Thessalonians 3:9 states Paul offered himself as a model to imitate, directly paralleling the same call here.

1 John 2:6 calls believers to walk as Jesus walked, directly connecting to Paul's call to imitate him as he imitates Christ.

1 Peter 2:21 presents Christ's suffering as the ultimate example to follow, grounding Paul's imitation in the pattern of Christ himself.

Hebrews 13:7 urges imitation of leaders' faith and way of life, extending Paul's call to follow faithful examples in the church.

2 Thessalonians 3:7 similarly exhorts believers to imitate Paul's labor, providing another instance of Paul offering himself as a model to follow.

Philippians 4:9 echoes the same call to imitate Paul's example, urging believers to practice what they've seen in him, reinforcing the imitation theme.

Ephesians 5:1 broadens the imitation command: be imitators of God as beloved children, echoing Paul's call but at a higher level.

1 Timothy 4:12 calls Timothy to be an example in speech and conduct, broadening the concept of setting a model for believers beyond Paul himself.

Hebrews 6:12 encourages imitating faithful examples, a broader application of the imitation principle Paul urges here.

1 Thessalonians 1:6 describes believers imitating Paul, illustrating the kind of response Paul calls for here.