Ephesians 5:8-18

New International Version

⁸ For you were once^(A) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light^{(B) 9} (for the fruit^(C) of the light consists in all goodness,^(D) righteousness and truth) ¹⁰ and find out what pleases the Lord.^{(E) 11} Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness,^(F) but rather expose them. ¹² It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. ¹³ But everything exposed by the light^(G) becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. ¹⁴ This is why it is said:

¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live^(K)—not as unwise but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of every opportunity,^(L) because the days are evil.^{(M) 17} Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.^{(N) 18} Do not get drunk on wine,^(O) which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,^(P)