51 Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children
51 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
51 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
51 Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents.
51 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
51 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 5:1
Commentary on Ephesians 5:1-2
(Read Ephesians 5:1-2)
Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly Father. In Christ's sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully.