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

Ephesians 5:6-16

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6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
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 partakers with them.
7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as 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 Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)
10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.
10 and find out what pleases the Lord.
11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather 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 those things which are done by them in secret.
12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.
13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
14 Therefore He says: "Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light."
14 This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
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