Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 5:3-17"

Ephesians 5:3-17

Third Millennium Bible TMB

3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let them not once be named among you, as becometh saints;

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

5 For this ye know: that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.

6 Let no man deceive you with vain words, for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

7 Be ye not therefore partakers with them.

8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

10 proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them,

12 for it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.

13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

14 Therefore He saith: "Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Therefore, be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

New International Version NIV

3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.

4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

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.

11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

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.