Ephesians 4:32-5:2
New American Standard Bible
32 (A)Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, (B)just as God in Christ also has forgiven [a]you.
Be Imitators of God
5 (C)Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and (D)walk in love, just as Christ also (E)loved [b]you and (F)gave Himself up for us, an (G)offering and a sacrifice to God [c]as a (H)fragrant aroma.
Footnotes
- Ephesians 4:32 Two early mss us
- Ephesians 5:2 One early ms us
- Ephesians 5:2 Lit for an odor of fragrance
Ephesians 4:32-5:2
New International Version
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another,(A) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.(B) 5 1 Follow God’s example,(C) therefore, as dearly loved children(D) 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us(E) and gave himself up for us(F) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.(G)
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