Ephesians 4:32-5:1

The New Life

³² _h Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, _i forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 5

Walk in Love

¹ _j Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.

1. Cross References
   Colossians 3:12 - 13
   Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
   1 Peter 3:8
   Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 2:7
   So you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
   2 Corinthians 2:10
   Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ.
   Matthew 6:14
   For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
   
3. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:32
   Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
   Matthew 5:7
   Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
   Matthew 5:48
   You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
   Luke 6:36
   Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.