Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 5:1-6"

Ephesians 5:1-6

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1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.
1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma 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.
3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people.
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 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
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.
6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
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