Ephesians 5:13

Translations

Modern

But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.

Traditional

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

Literal

But everything being exposed by the light is made manifest, for everything being made manifest is light.

Latin

Omnia autem, quæ arguuntur, a lumine manifestantur: omne enim, quod manifestatur, lumen est.

Original

Greek

English

But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.

Notes

Ephesians 5:13–14

"Wake up, O sleeper": This could be words from an unknown Christian song. It might be inspired by texts in Isaiah (compare Isaiah 26:19; 52:1; 60:1). It urges God's people to leave their sinful ways and live in the full light of Christ.

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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John 3:20–21
Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
Hosea 2:10
And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands.
Hosea 7:1
When I heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim will be exposed, as well as the crimes of Samaria. For they practice deceit and thieves break in; bandits raid in the streets.
Micah 7:9
Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
Lamentations 2:14
The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading.
Hebrews 1:13
Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Discipline Letter to the Ephesians

Topics

Light: Manifesting Objects Light: Whatever Makes Manifest Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning

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