Ephesians 5:2-6
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2 Live lovingly, just as the Messiah[a] also loved us[b] and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God. 3 Do not let sexual sin, impurity of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints. 4 Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving. 5 For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah[c] and of God.
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6 Do not let anyone deceive you with meaningless words, for it is because of these things that God becomes angry with those who disobey.[d]
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- Ephesians 5:2 Or Christ
- Ephesians 5:2 Other mss. read you
- Ephesians 5:5 Or Christ
- Ephesians 5:6 Lit. with the sons of disobedience
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