Ephesians 5:6-11
New American Standard Bible
6 (A)See that no one deceives you with empty words, for because of these things (B)the wrath of God comes upon (C)the [a]sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become (D)partners with them; 8 for (E)you were once (F)darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as (G)children of light 9 (for (H)the fruit of the light consists in all (I)goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 [b](J)as you try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 (K)Do not participate in the useless (L)deeds of (M)darkness, but instead even (N)expose them;
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- Ephesians 5:6 I.e., people opposed to God
- Ephesians 5:10 Lit putting to the test what
Ephesians 5:6-11
New International Version
6 Let no one deceive you(A) with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath(B) comes on those who are disobedient.(C) 7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
8 For you were once(D) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light(E) 9 (for the fruit(F) of the light consists in all goodness,(G) righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord.(H) 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness,(I) but rather expose them.
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