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Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them. For you were once darkness, but now you are ...
Ephesians 5:6-10. New King James Version. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them. Walk in Light. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you arelight in the Lord.
The reference to "empty words" may allude to Psalm 41:6, which speaks of the "empty words" of God's enemies. Paul then reminds his readers of the future of those who seek to deceive them: the judgment of God.
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for it is because of these things the anger of God comes on the children of disobedience. Contemporary English Version Don't let anyone trick you with foolish talk.
When the vilest transgressors repent and believe the gospel, they become children of obedience, from whom God's wrath is turned away. Dare we make light of that which brings down the wrath of God? Sinners, like men in the dark, are going they know not whither, and doing they know not what.
English Standard Version. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.
Ephesians chapter 5. 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
