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

Ephesians 5:6-16

6 Let no one deceive you with empty talk; for it is because of these things that God's judgment is coming on those who disobey him.

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 become partners with them!

7 Therefore do not be partners with them.

8 For you used to be darkness; but now, united with the Lord, you are light. Live like children of light,

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 is in every kind of goodness, rightness and truth -

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

10 try to determine what will please the Lord.

10 and find out what pleases the Lord.

11 Have nothing to do with the deeds produced by darkness, but instead expose them,

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

12 for it is shameful even to speak of the things these people do in secret.

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

13 But everything exposed to the light is revealed clearly for what it is,

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

14 since anything revealed is a light. This is why it says, "Get up, sleeper! Arise from the dead, and the Messiah 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 Therefore, pay careful attention to how you conduct your life - live wisely, not unwisely.

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

16 Use your time well, for these are evil days.

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