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Ephesians 5:7
7Therefore do not be partners with them.
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Context of Ephesians 5:7
5Know for certain that no immoral, indecent, or greedy person—who is really an idol worshipper at heart—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Messiah and God. 6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s judgment comes on the children of disobedience. Therefore do not be partners with them. 8For once you were darkness, but now in union with the Lord you are light. Walk as children of light 9(for the fruit of light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
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Cross-references for Ephesians 5:7
- Ephesians 5:11Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them—
- Numbers 16:26He warned the assembly saying, “Move away from the tents of these wicked men! Don’t touch anything that is theirs, or you will be swept away because of all their sins!”
- Psalms 50:18When you see a thief, you are pleased with him, and your portion is with adulterers.
- Proverbs 1:10My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in.
- Proverbs 9:6Abandon your foolish ways and live! Walk in the way of understanding.”
- Proverbs 13:20He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
- 1 Timothy 5:22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily or take part in the sins of others—keep yourself pure.
- Revelation 18:4Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you participate in her sins and receive her plagues!
Commentaries on Ephesians 5:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Be not ye therefore partakers with them - Do not act as your fellow citizens do; nor suffer their philosophy, to it in vain words, , with empty and illusive doctrines, to lead you astray from the path of truth. That there was much need for such directions and cautions to the people of Ephesus has been often remarked. It appears, from Athenaeus, that these people were addicted to luxury, effeminacy etc. He tells us that the famous Aspasia, who was herself…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Be not ye therefore partakers with them - Since these things displease God and expose to his wrath, avoid them.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-14Verses 3-14 Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against gross acts of sin, but against what some may make light of. But these things are so far from being profitable. that they pollute and poison the hearers. Our cheerfulness should show itself as becomes Christians, in what may tend to God's glory. A covetous man makes a god of his money; places that hope, confidence, and delight, in…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7do not be partakers: Compare 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. Here fellowship with wicked workers is forbidden; in Ep 5:11, with their wicked works.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ephesians 5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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