Ephesians 5:13

But all things, when reproved, are made manifest by the light; for whatever maketh manifest 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 the things done in secret by them it is a shame even to speak of.

14Wherefore he saith, “Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give thee light.”

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Cross References

Hosea 2:10And now will I reveal her shame before the eyes of her lovers, And none shall deliver her out of my hand.

Micah 7:9I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, Because I have sinned against him, Until he maintain my cause, and execute judgment for me, Until he bring me to the light, And I behold his mercy.

1 Corinthians 4:5So then judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the purposes of men's hearts; and then shall every one have 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 →

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