Ephesians 5:8

For ye were heretofore darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord:

1770 John Worsley 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 partners with them.

9walk therefore as children of light, (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,)

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Cross References

Luke 1:79to enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct 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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