Ephesians 5:8
For at one time ye were darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord: walk about as children of the light,
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
In Context
7Therefore be not partakers along with them.
9(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Cross References
Luke 1:79to appear unto those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet in the way of peace.
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 →