Ephesians 5:8

For, although you were once in Darkness, now, by your union with the Lord, you are in the Light. Live as ‘Children of Light’ —

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 have nothing to do with such people.

9For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity —

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Cross References

Luke 1:79to give light to those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, And guide our feet into 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 →

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