Answer: Paul was trying to persuade his listeners to
become what he was, a Christian, (verses 28 and 29).
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Romans 10:1-2: "Brothers, my
heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they
may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are
zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on
knowledge."
1 Corinthians 11:1: "Follow my
example, as I follow the example of Christ."
Philippians 3:17: "Join with others
in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live
according to the pattern we gave you."
