Ephesians 5:3-7
English Standard Version
3 But (A)sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness (B)must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Let there be (C)no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, (D)which are out of place, but instead (E)let there be thanksgiving. 5 For you may be sure of this, that (F)everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous ((G)that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 (H)Let no one (I)deceive you with empty words, for because of these things (J)the wrath of God comes upon (K)the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore (L)do not become partners with them;
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Ephesians 5:3-7
Holman 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 Coarse 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 the Messiah 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 because of these things.[b] 7 Therefore, do not become their partners.
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- Ephesians 5:3 Or be named
- Ephesians 5:6 Lit sons of disobedience
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