ephesians-5:2

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:1-2

1,2 Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly Father. In Christ's sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully. read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-99

Ephesians 5 THE CLOSING WORDS of chapter 4 enforce upon us the obligation to kindness and forgiveness which rests upon all saints, inasmuch as we have been forgiven of God for Christ’s sake. The opening words of chapter 5 carry this thought a step further and a step higher. Not only have we been forgiven but we have been introduced into the Divine family. We are children of God and beloved by Him. Hence as dear children we are to be followers, or imitators, of God. The imitation enjoined is... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ephesians 5:1-5

A Warning, Principally against the Sins of Uncleanness. The imitation of God excludes uncleanness: v. 1. Be ye, therefore, followers of God, as dear children; v. 2. and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet- smelling savor. v. 3. But fornication and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; v. 4. neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ephesians 5:1-2

c. Three points of view for the new walk(Ephesians 5:1-14.)1) Look above thyself to follow God!(Ephesians 5:1-2.)1Be ye [Become] therefore followers [or imitators] of God, as dear [beloved] children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us [also loved you],1 and hath given himself [gave himself up] for us2 an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour [savour of sweet smell].EXEGETICAL AND CRITICALEphesians 5:1-2 a. The exhortation. Become therefore, γίνεσθε οὖν.—This... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-12

Walk as Children of Light Ephesians 5:1-12 It is indeed a high calling to imitate God and to walk in love after the measure of Christ; but it will be impossible unless we open our innermost heart to the Holy Spirit. We must not only sacrifice ourselves for others, but there should be a fragrance in all that we do. “An odor of a sweet smell.” Note carefully the injunctions of Ephesians 5:3-4 , especially as they concern speech. It is by our speech that we betray the true condition of our... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:1-33

All that the apostle had been saying was emphasized by the statement of their relationship to God as he called them to be "imitators of God." Again he urged them to put off the old and put on the new. In the old are things of darkness. Believers are to walk as children of the light. That light is found in Christ, "Christ shall shine upon thee." In the final movement the apostle makes a contrast between false excitement and true enthusiasm, between being "drunken with wine" and being "filled... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-33

Followers of God Ephesians 5:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening verse of today's chapter has a clear and clarion call to the children of God. It is something that we may not sidetrack or push aside. We need to face it clearly, positively, and without reservation. Two things are definitely before us. 1. Are we willing to be followers of God? We put it with a question mark because we want you to consider it thoughtfully, and fully, then make your decision. (1) Some things which are entailed... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-2

THE HIGHEST DIGNITY OF MAN‘Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us.’ Ephesians 5:1-Exodus : We can follow God in love. In this ability our highest dignity as men resides, because this allies us perfectly to God, as children to a father. Let us look first at some other views of the dignity of man which are more popular. I. Some discourse to us of the dignity of our humanity, whilst they describe the God-like power of intellect, and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:1-2

The Christian Walk in Love, Light and Wisdom (5:1-21). ‘Therefore you be 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 a sweet smelling fragrance.’ The imitation of God looks both back to Ephesians 4:32 and on to Ephesians 5:2. We imitate God in being those who forgive, and we also imitate Him by walking in love, a love that is comparable with Christ’s love. And it is because we are His... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:1-2

Ephesians 4:25 to Ephesians 5:2 . Precepts of the New Life.— Away then with lying, resentment, stealing, foul talk, bad temper, lust. Remember the common membership ( Ephesians 4:25). Give the devil no scope ( Ephesians 4:27). Do not grieve the Spirit ( Ephesians 4:30). Be kind, tender-hearted, forgiving— remembering the Divine forgiveness ( Ephesians 4:32). Be imitators of your heavenly Father and walk in love, remembering the love of Christ and His oblation of Himself for us. Ephesians... read more