Ephesians 5:8

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light

Ephesians 5:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
ESV
8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
NLT
8 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
MSG
8 You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You're out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it!
CSB
8 For you were once darkness, but now [you are] light in the Lord. walk as children of light-

Ephesians 5:8 In-Context

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light
9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)
10 and find out what pleases the Lord.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Ephesians 2:2
  • 2. John 8:12; S Luke 16:8; S Acts 26:18
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