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Ephesians 5:11-21
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Ephesians 5:11-21
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; 13 but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14 for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,
‘Sleeper, awake!
Rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.’
15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, 20 giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Christian Household
21 Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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Ephesians 5:11-21
New International Version
Ephesians 5:11-21
New International Version
11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness,(A) but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light(B) becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 14 This is why it is said:
15 Be very careful, then, how you live(F)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity,(G) because the days are evil.(H) 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.(I) 18 Do not get drunk on wine,(J) which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,(K) 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.(L) Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks(M) to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Instructions for Christian Households(N)
21 Submit to one another(O) out of reverence for Christ.
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