Ephesians 5:13

But all things exposed are revealed by the light, for everything that is seen is light.

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In The King James Version

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

In Context

12For it is disgusting even to speak of the things happening by them secretly.

14Therefore he says, Awake, thou who sleep. And arise from the dead, and the Christ will shine upon thee.

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Cross References

Hosea 2:10And now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.

Micah 7:9I will bear the indignation of LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me forth to the light, [and] I shall behold his righteousness.

1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore do not judge anything before time, until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make public the deliberations of the hearts. And then praise will come to each man from God.

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 →

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