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Imitators of God (μιμητα του θεου). This old word from μιμεομα Paul boldly uses. If we are to be like God, we must imitate him.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Ephesians Chapter 5
This chapter is a continuation of the practical exhortations begun in chapter 4. It comprises the following points or su…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
In Ephesians 4:31-5:2, he deals with malignity, as utterly unworthy of the love of God manifested to us in Jesus Christ.
Followers o…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Be you therefore followers of God,
Or, imitators of God.
As dear children
Children are naturally imitators. Th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
The apostle carries these injunctions over from the previous chapter and closes this section on Christian behavior patterns at v.2. “Be” (“become”)…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Be you therefore followers. The same principle is pursued and reinforced by the consideration that children ought to be like their father.…
John Gill
JohnGill
Be you therefore followers of God
Not in his works of infinite wisdom and almighty power, which is impossible; but i…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be followers of God, imitators of God. Resemble him especially in his love and pardonin…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson