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
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember …
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we …
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: …
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise …
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, …