Ephesians 5:11
and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
In Context
10proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;
12for the things which are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, it is for thee a covering of the eyes to all that are with thee; and in respect of all thou art righted.
Leviticus 19:17Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbour, and not bear sin because of him.
Job 24:16In the dark they dig through houses: they shut themselves up in the daytime; they know not the light.
Psalms 26:4I have not sat with vain persons; neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; and let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; let not my head refuse it: for even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
Proverbs 4:14Enter not into the path of the wicked, and walk not in the way of evil men.
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 →