Ephesians 5:1 - Compare All Versions
Ephesians 5:1 NIV (New International Version)
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
Ephesians 5:1 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
Ephesians 5:1 NLT (New Living Translation)
Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.
Ephesians 5:1 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children
Ephesians 5:1 KJV (King James Version)
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children
Ephesians 5:1 NKJV (New King James Version)
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
Ephesians 5:1-2 MSG (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.
Ephesians 5:1 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children
Ephesians 5:1 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]
Ephesians 5:1 NET (New English Translation)
Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children