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People's Commentary (NT)
Ephesians 5:1 Duties Which Become the Children of God SUMMARY OF EPHESIANS 5: Walking in Love. Flee All Impurity. Let Speech Be Pure. Covetousness a Species of Idolatry. No Fellowship with the Wicked in Their Deeds. Enjoyment to Be Sought in the Spirit Rather Than in Wine. The Mutual Duties of Wives and Husbands. The Mystery of the Marriage Union and of Christ with the Church. Be ye therefore. "Therefore" refers to God's kindness, spoken of in Ephesians 4:32. Followers of God. Literally, imitators, "forgiving one another as God . . . hath forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:32). As dear children. As beloved children seek to do like their father.
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