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Ephesians 5:1-2

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1 You are the children that God dearly loves. So be just like him.
1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
2 Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us. He was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.
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.
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