Ephesians 5:1

Translations

Modern

Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Traditional

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Literal

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children,

Latin

Estote ergo imitatores Dei, sicut filii carissimi,

Original

Greek

English

Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Notes

Ephesians 5:1

Be imitators of God: We imitate God mainly by showing love (5:2; see Matthew 5:44–45, 48).
as beloved children: Just as children follow their parents' example, believers should follow God's example (1 Corinthians 4:14–17).

Ephesians 4:17–5:20

Paul gives believers specific guidelines for living a new life in Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Following Jesus The Church The Old Life and the New Life The Old Realm and the New

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Matthew 5:48
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Luke 6:35–36
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Leviticus 11:45
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1 John 3:1–2
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But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Discipline Letter to the Ephesians Love

Topics

Acting Adoption: should Produce Likeness to God Being Like Christ Christian Conduct: Following God Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Daily Christian Living Doing What is Right Example: Christ, Our Habits Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: The Character of God, the Standard of How God Wants Us to Live Living Sacrifices The Mind of Christ Titles and Names of Saints: Dear Children

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