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¶ Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Be {G1096} ye {G3402} therefore {G3767} followers {G3402} of God {G2316}, as {G5613} dear {G27} children {G5043};

So imitate God, as his dear children;

Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

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Cross-References

  • 1 John 4:11 (56 votes)

    Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

  • 1 Peter 1:15 (50 votes)

    But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

  • 1 Peter 1:16 (50 votes)

    Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

  • Ephesians 4:32 (45 votes)

    And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

  • Matthew 5:48 (40 votes)

    Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

  • Luke 6:35 (38 votes)

    But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

  • Luke 6:36 (38 votes)

    Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.