³² Be kind and compassionate to one another,^(A) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.^(B) 5 ¹ Follow God’s example,^(C) therefore, as dearly loved children^{(D) 2} and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us^(E) and gave himself up for us^(F) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.^(G)

³ But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality,^(H) or of any kind of impurity, or of greed,^(I) because these are improper for God’s holy people. ⁴ Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk^(J) or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.^{(K) 5} For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater^(L)—has any inheritance^(M) in the kingdom of Christ and of God.^{[a](N) 6} Let no one deceive you^(O) with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath^(P) comes on those who are disobedient.^{(Q) 7} Therefore do not be partners with them.

⁸ For you were once^(R) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light^{(S) 9} (for the fruit^(T) of the light consists in all goodness,^(U) righteousness and truth)