Verse of the Day
Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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King James Version
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.English Standard Version
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.The Message
Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.New King James Version
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.New Living Translation
Follow God's example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to him.Ephesians 5:1-2 In-Context
1 Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children
2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.
4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person-such a person is an idolater-has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Friday, May 30
Psalm 57:10
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Read all of Psalm 57 NIVThursday, May 29
Psalm 143:6
I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.
Read all of Psalm 143 NIVWednesday, May 28
Matthew 5:13-16
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Read all of Matthew 5 NIVTuesday, May 27
1 John 4:11
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Read all of 1 John 4 NIVMonday, May 26
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Read all of Proverbs 16 NIVSunday, May 25
Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Read all of Colossians 3 NIVSaturday, May 24
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Read all of Matthew 19 NIV
Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Ephesians 5:1-2
(Read Ephesians 5:1-2)
Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly Father. In Christ's sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully.