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But (A)sexual immorality [a]or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among [b]saints; nor (B)filthiness and foolish talk, or coarse jesting, which (C)are not fitting, but rather (D)giving of thanks. 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.

(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. Therefore do not be (J)partakers with them,

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 5:3 Lit and all
  2. Ephesians 5:3 Or holy ones

Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. 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.

Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don’t participate in the things these people do.

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