1Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children,


In Context

1 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children,

2 and walk in love, even as the Christ loved us, and delivered himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour.

3 But fornication and all uncleanness or unbridled lust, let it not be even named among you, as it becomes saints;

Ephesians 5:1 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:1Be ye therefore followers of God, as most dear children;

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:1Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:1Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:1Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:1Become, then, followers of God, as children beloved,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:1Be you therefore followers of God, as dear children;