Ephesians 5:7,11 - Compare All Versions

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Therefore do not be partners with them.

Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Therefore do not become partners with them

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Don’t participate in the things these people do.

Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.

Therefore, do not become their partners.

Don’t participate in the fruitless  works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

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

Therefore do not be partakers with them.

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.

Don’t let yourselves get taken in by religious smooth talk. God gets furious with people who are full of religious sales talk but want nothing to do with him. Don’t even hang around people like that.

Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ. Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!

Therefore do not become partners with them

Do not participate in the useless deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them

So do not participate or even associate with them [in the rebelliousness of sin].

Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character]

Therefore do not be partakers with them

Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.