Ephesians 5:2

Ephesians 5:1 bbe — Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;

Bible in Basic English

"Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;"

— Ephesians 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 5:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; ”
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Ephesians 5 — Context

Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;

And be living in love, even as Christ had love for you, and gave himself up for us, an offering to God for a perfume of a sweet smell.

But evil acts of the flesh and all unclean things, or desire for others' property, let it not even be named among you, as is right for saints;

And let there be no low behaviour, or foolish talk, or words said in sport, which are not right, but in place of them the giving of praise.

Ephesians 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:1 say?

Ephesians 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;”

Where is Ephesians 5:1 in the Bible?

Ephesians 5:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 1.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:1.

What translation should I read Ephesians 5:1 in?

Ephesians 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 5:1?

Ephesians 5:1 reads (BBE): “Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 5:1 bbe — Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;

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