Follow God’s example,(A) therefore, as dearly loved children(B) 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)

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So be imitators of God, as his dear children. Live lovingly, just as the Messiah[a] also loved us[b] and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 5:2 Or Christ
  2. Ephesians 5:2 Other mss. read you