Ephesians 5:13

13 But everything can be tested by the light and thus be shown in its true colors; for whatever shines of itself is light.

Ephesians 5:13 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 5:13

But all things that are reproved
As all sins should be, by the ministers of the Gospel, and by other saints, and will be by God; either by his Spirit convincing of them, or by his judgments, and the letting out of his wrath and fury, either here or hereafter, for the punishment of them:

are made manifest by the light:
either by the saints, who are made light in the Lord, and detect and reprove the sins of others; or by the word of the Lord, which discovers the heinousness of sins; or by Christ the light of the world, who as Judge will bring to light the hidden things of darkness; or by the omniscience of God, to whom darkness and light are both alike

for whatsoever doth make manifest, is light;
this is true in things natural and spiritual, whether of the sun in the firmament, or of Christ the sun of righteousness; or of the divine word, or of good men.

Ephesians 5:13 In-Context

11 Have nothing to do with the barren unprofitable deeds of darkness, but, instead of that, set your faces against them;

12 for the things which are done by these people in secret it is disgraceful even to speak of.

13 But everything can be tested by the light and thus be shown in its true colors; for whatever shines of itself is light.

14 For this reason it is said, "Rise, sleeper; rise from among the dead, and Christ will shed light upon you."

15 Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, but as wise.