Ephesians 5:11
And so, have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead, refute them.
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In The King James Version
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
In Context
10affirming what is well-pleasing to God.
12For the things that are done by them in secret are shameful, even to mention.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16Then to Sarah he said: “Behold, I have given your brother one thousand silver coins. This will be for you as a veil for your eyes, to all who are with you and wherever you will travel. And so, remember that you were taken.”
Leviticus 19:17You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but reprove him openly, lest you have sin over him.
Job 24:16He passes through houses in the nighttime, just as they had agreed among themselves in the daytime; and they are ignorant of the light.
Psalms 26:4One thing I have asked of the Lord, this I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, so that I may behold the delight of the Lord, and may visit his temple.
Psalms 141:5I considered toward the right, and I looked, but there was no one who would know me. Flight has perished before me, and there is no one who has concern for my soul.
Proverbs 4:14Do not delight in the paths of the impious, nor permit the way of evil-doers to please you.
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 →