Matthew Henry Commentary Ephesians 5:1-2

"Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell." — Ephesians 5:1-2 (ASV)

Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be followers of God, imitators of God. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as is fitting for those beloved by their heavenly Father. In Christ's sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully.