Ephesians 4:32-5:8
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
32 and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.[a] 5 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and live in love, as Christ loved us[b] and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Renounce Pagan Ways
3 But fornication and impurity of any kind, or greed, must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead, let there be thanksgiving. 5 Be sure of this, that no fornicator or impure person, or one who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be associated with them. 8 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—
Footnotes
- Ephesians 4:32 Other ancient authorities read us
- Ephesians 5:2 Other ancient authorities read you
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