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
International Standard Version
3 Do not let sexual sin, impurity of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints. 4 Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving. 5 For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah[a] and of God.
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6 Do not let anyone deceive you with meaningless words, for it is because of these things that God becomes angry with those who disobey.[b] 7 So do not be partners with them.
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- Ephesians 5:5 Or Christ
- Ephesians 5:6 Lit. with the sons of disobedience
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