A  ¹ Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. ² And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

B  ³ But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints;

C  ⁴ neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

B’  ⁵ For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

A’  ⁶ Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. ⁷ Therefore do not be partakers with them.

A: Be Imitators of God in Your Lifestyle. 

B/B’: Fornication and Covetousness. 

C: Speech that is Not Fitting and that is Fitting. 

A’:  Don’t Be Deceived by Any Other Lifestyle.