The Perfect Pattern—From earliest years to manhood, Christ lived a life that was a perfect pattern of humility and industry and obedience. He was always thoughtful and considerate of others, always self-denying. He came bearing the signature of heaven, not to be ministered unto, but to minister.... {Ev 636.2}

Det fuldkomne mønster. – Fra manddommens første år af, havde Kristus levet et liv som var et fuldkommen forbillede i ydmyghed, flid og lydighed. Han var altid opmærksom og tog hensyn til andre, altid selvfornægtende. Han bar rundt på himlens signatur, ikke for at blive tjent, men for at tjene. . . . .