Ephesians 5:13
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
14So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Cross References
Hosea 2:10And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands.
Micah 7:9Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise 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 →