Ephesians 5:11

Translations

Modern

Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Traditional

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Literal

And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even expose them.

Latin

…et nolite communicare operibus infructuosis tenebrarum, magis autem redarguite.

Original

Greek

English

Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Notes

Ephesians 5:11

but rather expose them: This does not mean to accuse or condemn people with words (see 1 Corinthians 5:9–13). Instead, it means to show what is wrong by living in a way that reflects God’s light (see John 3:20–21; Romans 13:12; 1 Peter 2:9),

Ephesians 4:17–5:20

Paul gives believers specific guidelines for living a new life in Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Darkness and Light The Old Life and the New Life The Old Realm and the New

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Glossary

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