Ephesians 5:2

English Standard Version

2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ge 8:21; Joh 13:34; Ro 4:25; Ro 8:37; Ro 14:15; Col 3:14; Heb 7:27; Heb 9:14; Heb 10:10; Heb 10:12) 

New International Version

2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 

New International Reader’s Version

2 Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us. He was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God. 

King James Version

2 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. 

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