Ephesians 5:11

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness and rather even convict,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Ephesians 5:11 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 20:16And he said to Sarah, “See, I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is your vindication before all who are with you; you are completely cleared.”
  2. Genesis 49:5Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence.
  3. Leviticus 19:17You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.
  4. Job 24:13Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths.
  5. Job 24:16In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light.
  6. Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
  7. Psalms 26:4I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
  8. Psalms 94:20Can a corrupt throne be Your ally— one devising mischief by decree?
  9. Psalms 141:5Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
  10. Proverbs 1:31So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
  11. Proverbs 4:14Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
  12. Proverbs 9:6Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
  13. Proverbs 13:18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
  14. Proverbs 15:12A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
  15. Proverbs 19:25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
  16. Proverbs 25:12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
  17. Proverbs 29:1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
  18. Isaiah 3:10Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.
  19. Isaiah 29:21those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.
  20. Jeremiah 15:17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
  21. Matthew 18:15If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
  22. Luke 3:19But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,
  23. John 3:19And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
  24. Romans 1:22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

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