en_tn/eph/05/01.md

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# Connecting Statement:
Paul continues to tell the believers how they should and should not live as God's children.
# Therefore be imitators of God
"Therefore you should do what God does." Therefore refers back to [Ephesians 4:32](../04/31.md) which tells why believers should imitate God, because Christ forgave believers.
# as dearly loved children
God desires us to imitate or follow him since we are his children. AT: "as dearly loved children imitate their fathers" or "because you are his children and he loves you dearly" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
# walk in love
Walking is a common way to express the idea of living one's life. AT: "live a life of love" or "always love each other" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs-metaphor]])
# a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God
"like a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God"
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/beloved]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sacrifice]]