Ephesians 5:1
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
Context
This verse from Ephesians Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. Walk in love as Christ loved and gave himself. Walk as children of light. Look carefully how you walk — not as unwise but as wise. Be filled with the Spirit. Household code: wives and husbands, with the marriage relationship …
Other Translations
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
Become, then, followers of God, as children beloved,
Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;
Cross References
For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye …
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember …
Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured …
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise …
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, …
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them …
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;