SEV Biblia, Chapter 11:1
¶ Sed imitadores de mí, así como yo del Cristo.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 11:1
Verse 1. Be ye followers of me] This verse certainly belongs to the preceding chapter, and is here out of all proper place and connection.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 1. Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ . etc.] These words more properly close the preceding chapter, than begin a new one, and refer to the rules therein laid down, and which the apostle would have the Corinthians follow him in, as he did Christ: that as he sought, both in private and public, and more especially in his ministerial service, to do all things to the glory of God, and not for his own popular applause, in which he imitated Christ, who sought not his own glory, but the glory of him that sent him; so he would have them do all they did in the name of Christ, and to the glory of God by him: and that as he studied to exercise a conscience void of offence to God and man, in doing which he was a follower of Christ, who was holy in his nature, and harmless and inoffensive in his conversation; so he was desirous that they should likewise be blameless, harmless, and without offence until the day of Christ: and that whereas he endeavoured to please men in all things lawful and indifferent, wherein he copied after Christ, who by his affable and courteous behaviour, and humble deportment, sought to please and gratify all with whom he conversed; so he would have them not to mind high things, but condescend to men of low estates, and become all things to all, that they might gain some as he did: and once more, that as he sought not his own pleasure and advantage, but the salvation of others, in imitation of Christ, who pleased not himself, but took upon him, and bore cheerfully, the reproaches of men, that he might procure good for them; so the apostle suggests, that it would be right in them not to seek to have their own wills in every thing, but rather to please their neighbour for good to edification.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1 - The first verse of this chapter seems properly to be the close to the last. The apostle not only preached such doctrine as they ought to believe, but led such a life as they ought to live. Yet Christ being our perfect example, the actions and conduct of men, as related in the Scriptures, should be followed only so far as they are like to his.
Greek Textus Receptus
μιμηται 3402 N-NPM μου 3450 P-1GS γινεσθε 1096 5737 V-PNM-2P καθως 2531 ADV καγω 2504 P-1NS-C χριστου 5547 N-GSM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
1. Followers (mimhtai). Lit., imitators, as Rev. This verse belongs to the closing section of ch. 10.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
11:1 {Imitators of me} (mimetai mou). In the principle of considerate love as so clearly shown in chapters #1Co 8-10 and in so far as (kaqws) Paul is himself an imitator of Christ. The preacher is a leader and is bound to set an example or pattern (tupos) for others (#Tit 2:7). this verse clearly belongs to the preceding chapter and not to chapter 11.
