Devine Scripture

Ephesians 5:1

Ephesians chapter 5 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

Context

v.1This passage

v.2and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 1:15

    but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;

  • Jeremiah 31:20

    Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a darling child? for as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearneth for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith Jehovah.

  • 1 John 3:1

    Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

  • 1 John 4:11

    Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

  • Colossians 3:12

    Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

  • Luke 6:35

    But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.