Ephesians
“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”
Ephesians 5:2
Ephesians 5:2 (KJV) speaks to love for others, the cross, and God's love — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
Made with Verse Gardens
Verses that sit beside this one
“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
1 John 3:16“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13:13“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
1 John 4:7“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
1 John 4:8
Common questions
What does Ephesians 5:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 5:2 reads: "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour." The verse speaks to love for others, the cross, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 5:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour." is Ephesians 5:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 5:2?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 5:2 include 1 John 3:16, John 15:13, and 1 Corinthians 13:13. Reading them alongside Ephesians 5:2 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Ephesians 5:2?
Read Ephesians 5:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.