Ephesians 5:3-7
Christian Standard Bible
3 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. 4 Obscene and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks. 5 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.
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6 Let no one deceive you with empty arguments, for God’s wrath(H) is coming on the disobedient[b] because of these things. 7 Therefore, do not become their partners.
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Ephesians 5:3-7
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Renounce Pagan Ways
3 But sexual immorality and impurity of any kind or greed must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among saints.(A) 4 Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead, let there be thanksgiving. 5 Be sure of this, that no sexually immoral or impure person or one who is greedy (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.(B)
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient.[a](C) 7 Therefore do not be associated with them,
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- 5.6 Gk sons of disobedience
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