Philippians 3:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

Be х ginesthe (G1096), 'become']

Followers, х summimeetai (G4831)] - 'imitators together.

Of me - as I am of Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). Imitate me no further than as I imitate Christ. Bengel's translation better brings out this': 'Become my fellow-imitators of Christ;' 'imitators of Christ together with me' (note, Philippians 2:22; Ephesians 5:1).

Mark - for imitation, Timothy, Epaphras, and all such.

Which walk so as [ kathoos (G2531 )] ye have us for an ensample. 'Mark those who are walking so as ye have an example in us' (Ellicott). I prefer, 'inasmuch as,' instead of "as." The context implies (Philippians 3:8; Philippians 3:10; Philippians 3:12; Philippians 3:14) that it is Christ who is to be imitated.

Philippians 3:17

17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.