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Ephesians 5:3-17

Lexham English Bible LEB

3 But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or greediness, must not even be named among you (as is fitting for saints),

4 and obscenity, and foolish talk, or coarse jesting (which [are] not proper), but rather thanksgiving.

5 For this you know {for certain}, that every sexually immoral [person], or unclean [person], or greedy [person] (who is an idolater), does not have an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these [things] the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

7 Therefore do not be sharers with them,

8 for you were formerly darkness, but now [you are] light in the Lord. Live like children of light

9 (for the fruit of the light [is] in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

10 trying to learn what is well-pleasing to the Lord.

11 And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even expose [them].

12 For it is shameful even to speak [about] the things being [done] by them in secret,

13 but all [things] exposed by the light are made visible,

14 for everything made visible is light. Therefore it says, Wake up, sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.<note: A quotation of unknown origin with possible allusions to Isa 26:19, 51:17, 52:1, 60:1>

15 Therefore, consider carefully how you live, not as unwise but as wise,

16 making the most of the time because the days are evil.

17 Because of this do not become foolish, 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.