Ephesians 5:12-22

12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
14 This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Instructions for Christian Households

21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.

Cross References 15

  • 1. John 3:20,21
  • 2. Romans 13:11
  • 3. Isaiah 26:19; John 5:25
  • 4. Isaiah 60:1; Malachi 4:2
  • 5. ver 2
  • 6. Colossians 4:5
  • 7. Ephesians 6:13
  • 8. Romans 12:2; Colossians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:3
  • 9. Leviticus 10:9; Proverbs 20:1; Isaiah 28:7; Romans 13:13
  • 10. S Luke 1:15
  • 11. Psalms 27:6; Psalms 95:2; Acts 16:25; 1 Corinthians 14:15,26; Colossians 3:16
  • 12. ver 4; Job 1:21; Psalms 34:1; Colossians 3:17; Hebrews 13:15
  • 13. Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 5:5
  • 14. Genesis 3:16; 1 Corinthians 14:34; Colossians 3:18; 1 Timothy 2:12; Titus 2:5; 1Pe 3:1,5,6
  • 15. Ephesians 6:5
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