Ephesians 5:13

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

14Wherefore it saith—Up! thou sleeper, and arise from among the dead, and the Christ will shine upon thee.

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Cross References

Hosea 2:10Now, therefore, will I expose her unseemliness, before the eyes of her lovers,—and no, man, shall deliver her out of my hand!

Micah 7:9The indignation of Yahweh, will I bear, for I have sinned against him,—until he take up my controversy, then will he do me justice, he will bring me forth to the light, I shall behold his righteousness.

1 Corinthians 4:5So then, not before the fitting time, be judging anything,—until the Lord shall come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and, then, the praise shall come to each one, 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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