Ephesians 5:1

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Ephesians 5:1

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

As

1 John 3:1

General references

1 John 4:11

Bible References

As

Indeed, the people of Israel are my dear children. They are the children I take delight in. For even though I must often rebuke them, I still remember them with fondness. So I am deeply moved with pity for them and will surely have compassion on them. I, the Lord, affirm it!

However, in the future the number of the people of Israel will be like the sand of the sea which can be neither measured nor numbered. Although it was said to them, "You are not my people," it will be said to them, "You are children of the living God!"

But to all who have received him -- those who believe in his name -- he has given the right to become God's children

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

(See what sort of love the Father has given to us: that we should be called God's children -- and indeed we are! For this reason the world does not know us: because it did not know him.

General references

Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you; therefore, I am commanding you to do this thing today.

Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt; therefore, I am commanding you to do all this.

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith.

Dear friends, if God so loved us, then we also ought to love one another.