Ephesians 5:13

but when anything is exposed by the light then it's revealed as it is. Light makes everything visible.

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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

12It's shameful even to speak about the things such people do secretly,

14That's why it's said, “Wake up, those of you who are sleeping, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

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Cross References

Hosea 2:10I will strip her naked while her lovers watch; no one will be able to rescue her from me.

Micah 7:9I will endure the Lord's anger because I have sinned against him. But after that he will argue my case and give me justice. He will bring me into the light and I will see his integrity.

1 Corinthians 4:5So don't judge anything before the right time—when the Lord comes. He will bring to light all the darkest secrets that are hidden, and he will reveal people's motives. God will give everyone whatever praise they deserve.

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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