Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 5:6-16"

Ephesians 5:6-16

6 Don't let anyone fool you with words that don't mean anything. Because of things like that, God is angry with those who don't obey.

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

7 So don't go along with people like that.

7 Therefore do not be partners with them.

8 At one time you were in the dark. But now you are in the light because of what the Lord has done. Live like children of the light.

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

9 The light produces what is completely good, right and true.

9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)

10 Find out what pleases the Lord.

10 and find out what pleases the Lord.

11 Have nothing to do with the acts of darkness. They don't produce anything good. Show what they are really like.

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

12 It is shameful even to talk about what people who don't obey do in secret.

12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.

13 But everything the light shines on can be seen.

13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.

14 Light makes everything clear. That is why it is said, "Wake up, sleeper. Rise from the dead. Then Christ will shine on you."

14 This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

15 So be very careful how you live. Do not live like people who aren't wise. Live like people who are wise.

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,

16 Make the most of every opportunity. The days are evil.

16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.