Ephesians 5:6

Translations

Modern

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Traditional

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Literal

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

Latin

Nemo vos seducat inanibus verbis: propter hæc enim venit ira Dei in filios diffidentiæ.

Original

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English

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Notes

Ephesians 5:6

God's anger will come during his final judgment (see Romans 1:18; Colossians 3:5–6; compare John 3:36).

Ephesians 4:17–5:20

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

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Faith and Good Deeds God’s Anger The Day Is Coming The Old Life and the New Life The Old Realm and the New

Related verses

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
Matthew 24:4
Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.
Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Colossians 3:6
Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
2 Thessalonians 2:10–12
…and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
Galatians 6:7–8
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.
Matthew 24:24
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
Mark 13:5
Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.
Jeremiah 29:8–9
For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them.
Ephesians 2:2–3
…in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
Joshua 22:17–18
Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD.

Glossary

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

Topics

Adultery: Penalties For Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Exhortations to Hate and Avoid Anger: Anger of God Chastity: Breach of, Punished Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Company: Evil Deceit: Saints: should Beware of Those Who Teach Disobedient Children God's Wrath Living in Sin Name Calling Scientology The Anger of God: Against: The Wicked The Punishment of the Wicked: On Account of Their: Disobeying God Words: Vain, not to be Regarded

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