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Ephesians 5:14-21
New Living Translation
Ephesians 5:14-21
New Living Translation
14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,
“Awake, O sleeper,
rise up from the dead,
and Christ will give you light.”
Living by the Spirit’s Power
15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Spirit-Guided Relationships: Wives and Husbands
21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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Ephesians 5:14-21
New International Version
Ephesians 5:14-21
New International Version
14 This is why it is said:
15 Be very careful, then, how you live(D)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity,(E) because the days are evil.(F) 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.(G) 18 Do not get drunk on wine,(H) which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,(I) 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.(J) Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks(K) to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Instructions for Christian Households(L)
21 Submit to one another(M) out of reverence for Christ.
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