Ephesians 5:3-7
New American Standard Bible
3 But (A)sexual immorality [a]or any impurity or greed must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among [b]saints; 4 and there must be no (B)filthiness [c]or foolish talk, or vulgar joking, which (C)are not fitting, but rather (D)giving of thanks. 5 For this you know with certainty, that (E)no sexually immoral or [d]impure or greedy person, which [e]amounts to an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom (F)of Christ and God.
6 (G)See that no one deceives you with empty words, for because of these things (H)the wrath of God comes upon (I)the [f]sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become (J)partners with them;
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- Ephesians 5:3 Lit and all
- Ephesians 5:3 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
- Ephesians 5:4 Lit and
- Ephesians 5:5 I.e., morally impure
- Ephesians 5:5 Lit is
- Ephesians 5:6 I.e., people opposed to God
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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