Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 5:10-20"

Ephesians 5:10-20

The Bible in Basic English BBE

10 Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;

11 And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;

12 For the things which are done by them in secret it is shame even to put into words.

13 But all things, when their true quality is seen, are made clear by the light: because everything which is made clear is light.

14 For this reason he says, Be awake, you who are sleeping, and come up from among the dead, and Christ will be your light.

15 Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;

16 Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.

17 For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.

18 And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;

19 Joining with one another in holy songs of praise and of the Spirit, using your voice in songs and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

20 Giving praise at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;

New International Version NIV

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.

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

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

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