5 ¹ Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children,^{(A) 2} and walk in love, as Christ loved us^[a] and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.^(B)

¹⁰ Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. ¹¹ Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness; rather, expose them.^(A)

¹⁴ for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,

¹⁵ Be careful, then, how you live,^[a] not as unwise people but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of the time, because the days are evil.^{(B) 17} So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.^{(C) 18} Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,^{(D) 19} as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to one another, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts,^{(E) 20} giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,^(F)