Ephesians 5:3-7
Legacy Standard Bible
3 But (A)sexual immorality [a]or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among [b]saints; 4 nor (B)filthiness and foolish talk, or coarse jesting, which (C)are not fitting, but rather (D)giving of thanks. 5 For this you know with certainty, that (E)no one sexually immoral or impure or greedy, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom (F)of Christ and God.
6 (G)Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things (H)the wrath of God comes upon (I)the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be (J)partakers with them,
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- Ephesians 5:3 Lit and all
- Ephesians 5:3 Or holy ones
Ephesians 5:3-7
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 But do not let sexual immorality, any kind of impurity, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints. 4 Obscenity, foolish talk, and coarse joking are also out of place. Instead, give thanks. 5 Certainly you are aware of this: No immoral, impure, or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ, who is God.[a] 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words. It is because of these things that the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. 7 So do not share in what they do.
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- Ephesians 5:5 Or and of God
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