Ephesians 5:11
and do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather also reprove [them],
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
In Context
10proving what is agreeable to the Lord;
12for the things that are done by them in secret it is shameful even to say.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand [pieces] of silver; behold, let that be to thee a covering of the eyes, in respect of all that are with thee, and with all; and she was reproved.
Leviticus 19:17Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart; thou shalt earnestly rebuke thy neighbour, lest thou bear sin on account of him.
Job 24:16In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in; they know not the light:
Psalms 26:4I have not sat with vain persons, neither have I gone in with dissemblers;
Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me, it is kindness; and let him reprove me, it is an excellent oil which my head shall not refuse: for yet my prayer also is [for them] in their calamities.
Proverbs 4:14Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go 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 →