5:1 Therefore, be ¹  imitators of God as dearly loved children 5:2 and live ²  in love, just as Christ also loved us ³  and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering ⁴  to God. 5:3 But ⁵  among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, ⁶  or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints. ⁷  5:4 Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting – all of which are out of character – but rather thanksgiving. 5:5 For you can be confident of this one thing: ⁸  that no person who is immoral, impure, or greedy (such a person is an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

5:6 Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience. ⁹