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
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