Ephesians 5:11
And do not associate with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead even rebuke them.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
In Context
10proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
12For it is disgusting even to speak of the things happening by them secretly.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for thee a covering of the eyes to all who are with thee. And in regard to all thou are righted.
Leviticus 19:17Thou shall not hate thy brother in thy heart. Thou shall surely rebuke thy neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Job 24:16In the dark they dig through houses. They shut themselves up in the daytime. They do not know the light.
Psalms 26:4I have not sat with men of falsehood, nor will I go in with dissemblers.
Psalms 141:5Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.
Proverbs 4:14Enter not into the path of the wicked, and walk not in the way of evil men.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →