Ephesians 5:13
But all things, when they are reproved, are revealed by the light, for everything that reveals is light.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
In Context
12For it is a shame even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.
14Therefore he says, “Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Cross References
Hosea 2:10Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of my hand.
Micah 7:9I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light. I will see his righteousness.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get 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 →