Charles Spurgeon Commentary Ephesians 5:1

"Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;" — Ephesians 5:1 (ASV)

Be you therefore followers of God,

Or, imitators of God.

As dear children

Children are naturally imitators. They are usually inclined to imitate their father; this is, therefore, a most fitting and appropriate precept: Be you therefore imitators of God, as dear children.