1 “Therefore” relates to 4:32. God wants us to be like Him. Matthew 5:43-48
2 Jesus is our great example of how to imitate God.
3 “Immorality” is Greek porneia, also translated fornication, which is explained in OT; “impurity” is uncleanness; “greed” is also translated covetousness; “saints” is holy ones.
4 Ephesians 4:29 - Giving thanks is one of the great keys to joyful living.
5 1 Corinthians 5:9-13; Galatians 5:17-21; Colossians 1:22-23; Hebrews 4:1-2
6 Great deception regarding salvation is prevalent today.
8 Walk - 2:10; 4:1, 17; 5:2, 8, 15
13 Light dispels darkness. We cannot get rid of darkness by dwelling on darkness; rather, we are to focus on light which illuminates.
14 Romans 13:11-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9
18 Proverbs 20:1; Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:7
19 Colossians is a companion Epistle to Ephesians; many of the same topics are covered. Col. 3:16
20 Again, be thankful.
21 We are to be humble, meek, and in subjection to one another.
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