Ephesians 4:32-5:10
New International Version
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another,(A) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.(B) 5 1 Follow God’s example,(C) therefore, as dearly loved children(D) 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us(E) and gave himself up for us(F) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.(G)
3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality,(H) or of any kind of impurity, or of greed,(I) because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk(J) or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.(K) 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater(L)—has any inheritance(M) in the kingdom of Christ and of God.[a](N) 6 Let no one deceive you(O) with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath(P) comes on those who are disobedient.(Q) 7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
8 For you were once(R) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light(S) 9 (for the fruit(T) of the light consists in all goodness,(U) righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord.(V)
Footnotes
- Ephesians 5:5 Or kingdom of the Messiah and God
Ephesians 4:32-5:10
King James Version
32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
5 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
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 cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
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