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
New American Standard Bible 1995
3 But (A)immorality [a]or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among [b]saints; 4 and there must be no (B)filthiness and silly 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 [c]immoral or impure person or covetous man, 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 5:5 I.e. one who commits sexual immorality
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