Ephesians 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:2 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV 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 s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:2 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:2 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 5:2
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:2: love, christ, hath
“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:2: christ, hath, given
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:2: love, christ, loved
“And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:2: love, also, hath
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:2: love, christ, also
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