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Ephesians 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 6

1 Therefore become imitators of God, as beloved children,

2 and walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a fragrance of a sweet smell.

3 But let not fornication, and all uncleanness, or greediness, be named among you, as is fitting for saints;

4 also baseness, and foolish talking, or joking (the things not becoming), but rather thanksgiving.

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Chapter Summary

2 After general exhortations, 22 he shows how wives ought to obey their husbands, 25 and husbands ought to love their wives.

Key Greek Words

ἀγάπη love G26
ἐκκλησία assembly G1577
ὑποτάσσω subject, submit G5293
φῶς light G5457
περιπατέω walk G4043
μυστήριον mystery G3466

People & Context

Christ

Loved the Assembly and gave Himself for her; the Head of the Assembly and Savior of the body

God the Father

The One imitated as beloved children, to whom thanks is given in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ

Timeline

Imitating God

Believers must walk in love as imitators of God, entirely shunning fornication, uncleanness, and covetousness, as these have no inheritance in the kingdom.

Ephesians 5:1-7
Children of Light

Saints are commanded to walk as children of light, proving what is pleasing to the Lord, and exposing the unfruitful works of darkness.

Ephesians 5:8-14
Filled by the Spirit

Believers are urged to walk wisely, redeem the time, and avoid drunkenness, instead being filled by the Spirit while singing psalms and giving thanks.

Ephesians 5:15-21

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