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Ephesians 5:12-22

12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.

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

13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible,

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

14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and 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 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

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

16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

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

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,

19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,

19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,

20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.

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