But sexual immorality(A) and any impurity(B) or greed(C) should not even be heard of[a] among you, as is proper for saints. Obscene and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks. For know and recognize this: Every sexually immoral(D) or impure(E) or greedy(F) person, who is an idolater, does not have an inheritance in the kingdom(G) of Christ and of God.

Light versus Darkness

Let no one deceive you with empty arguments, for God’s wrath(H) is coming on the disobedient[b] because of these things. Therefore, do not become their partners.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:3 Or be named
  2. 5:6 Lit sons of disobedience

Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.

Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don’t participate in the things these people do.

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