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
New Living Translation
3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. 4 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. 5 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.
6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. 7 Don’t participate in the things these people do.
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