1 Corinthians

1611 King James Version (KJV)

1 Corinthians 4:16

“Wherefore I beseech you, be yee followers of me.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 4:16

Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
- King James Version

Therefore I exhort you, be imitators of me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So my desire is that you take me as your example.
- Basic English Bible

I entreat you therefore, be my imitators.
- Darby Bible

Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
- Webster's Bible

I entreat you therefore to become like me.
- Weymouth Bible

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.
- World English Bible

Therfor, britheren, Y preye you, be ye foleweris of me, as Y of Crist.
- Wycliffe Bible

I call upon you, therefore, become ye followers of me;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 4:16

Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 4:16

4:16 Be ye followers of me - In that spirit and behaviour which I have so largely declared.


People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 4:16


1Co 4:16 Be ye followers of me. Hence, since he was their spiritual father, they ought all to imitate him, his lowliness and self-denial. Children should seek to be like the parent, rather than like the tutor.

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