Ephesians 5:12

For, of the secret things which are brought to pass by them, it is, shameful, even to speak!

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

In Context

11And be not joining in fellowship in the unfruitful works of darkness, but, rather, be even administering reproof;

13All things, however, when reproved by the light, become manifest, for, all that of itself maketh manifest, is, light;

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:17Stolen waters, will be sweet,—and a secret meal, will be pleasant;

Jeremiah 23:24Can any hide himself in secret places that I, shall not see him? Demandeth Yahweh,—The heavens and the earth, do I not fill? Demandeth Yahweh.

Romans 1:24Wherefore God gave them up in the covetings of their hearts unto impurity, so as to be dishonouring their bodies among them,—

Ephesians 5:3But, fornication, and all impurity, or covetousness, let it not be named among you—even as becometh saints;

Revelation 20:12And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne; and, books, were opened, and, another book, was opened, which is, the book, of life; and the dead, were judged, out of the things written in the books, according to their works.

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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