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walk according to this standard
The word "walk" here is a metaphor for living life, and a standard is something against which people measure other things. Alternate translation: "live this way" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
peace and mercy be upon them, even upon the Israel of God
Possible meanings are 1) that believers in general are the Israel of God or 2) "may peace and mercy be upon Gentile believers and upon the Israel of God" or 3) "may peace be upon those who follow the rule, and may mercy be upon even the Israel of God."