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Ephesians 5:6–8

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6aLet no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things bthe wrath of God comes upon cthe sons of disobedience.

7Therefore do not be apartakers with them,

8for ayou were formerly bdarkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as cchildren of light

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Ephesians 5:7–8: Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light …

Cross references

  1. aCol 2:8
  2. bRom 1:18; Col 3:6
  3. cEph 2:2
  4. aEph 3:6
  5. aEph 2:2
  6. bActs 26:18; Col 1:12f
  7. cJohn 12:36; Rom 13:12

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Let no one deceive you with empty arguments, for God’s wrath is coming on the disobedient because of these things. Therefore, do not become their partners. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light—

NLTNew Living Translation

Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

Therefore do not be sharers with them, for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light

KJV 1900King James Version

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: