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Ephesians 5:1-2

1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children

2 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.

Cross References for Ephesians 5:1-2

Matthew 5:45 - that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the go... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:45

1 John 3:10 - This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone w... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:10

Matthew 5:48 - Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:48 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:48

Luke 6:35-36 - But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back... Click to read the verse Luke 6:35-36 Click to read the verse Luke 6:35-36

1 John 3:1-2 - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-2

John 10:4 - When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because... Click to read the verse John 10:4 Click to read the verse John 10:4

Job 29:16 - I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger. Click to read the verse Job 29:16 Click to read the verse Job 29:16

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

Jeremiah 31:20 - Is not Ephraim my dear son, the child in whom I delight? Though I often speak against him, I st... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:20 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:20

Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32

Hosea 1:10 - “Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted.... Click to read the verse Hosea 1:10 Click to read the verse Hosea 1:10

1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the mess... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6

1 Peter 1:15-16 - But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15-16

Leviticus 11:45 - I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am h... Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:45 Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:45

Amos 1:11 - This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not turn back my wra... Click to read the verse Amos 1:11 Click to read the verse Amos 1:11

Psalms 68:5 - A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Click to read the verse Psalms 68:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:5

John 1:12 - Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become chi... Click to read the verse John 1:12 Click to read the verse John 1:12

Galatians 3:26 - Sons of God You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26

Proverbs 16:32 - Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32

3 John 1:11 - Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11

1 Peter 3:13 - Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:13

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to pe... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15

1 John 4:11 - Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. Click to read the verse 1 John 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:11