5 ¹ Follow God’s example,^(A) therefore, as dearly loved children^{(B) 2} and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us^(C) and gave himself up for us^(D) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.^(E)

¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live^(A)—not as unwise but as wise,

Instructions for Christian Households^(A)

²¹ Submit to one another^(B) out of reverence for Christ.

⁹ And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours^(A) is in heaven, and there is no favoritism^(B) with him.