Ephesians 5:1-2
What is written? (ESV)
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
What does it say?
Therefore, be like God as His beloved children. Practice love, as Christ loved us and died for us, a sweet offering to God.
What is its immediate context?
After urging the Christians in Ephesus to be “eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit” (4:3), and stressing their attitude of love toward one another here, he goes on to warn against sins (vss 3-5) and false teachers (vss 6-11).
How Ephesians 5:1-2 is applied across Bible answers
What is Godly love?
Love is a daily walk and an attitude relational to, or in the context of, Christ's sacrifice for us (e.g. humble, grateful, etc.).
