Verse Comparison: Ephesians 5:1
American Standard Version
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
Amplified® Bible
THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him {and} follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].
Contemporary English Version
Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children.
Darby English Version
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children,
Good News Bible
Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him.
International Standard Version
So be imitators of God, as his dear children.
King James Version
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
New American Standard Bible
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;
New International Version
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
New King James Version
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore imitate God, as beloved children;
Young's Literal Translation
Become, then, followers of God, as children beloved,