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Ephesians 5:1-11 Living in the Light

1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children

2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.

4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

7 Therefore do not be partners with them.

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light

9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)

10 and find out what pleases the Lord.

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

Cross References for Ephesians 5:1-11

Matthew 5:45 - that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the go... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:45

1 John 3:10 - This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone w... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:10

Matthew 5:48 - Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:48 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:48

Luke 6:35-36 - But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back... Click to read the verse Luke 6:35-36 Click to read the verse Luke 6:35-36

1 John 3:1-2 - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-2

John 10:4 - When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because... Click to read the verse John 10:4 Click to read the verse John 10:4

Job 29:16 - I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger. Click to read the verse Job 29:16 Click to read the verse Job 29:16

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

Jeremiah 31:20 - Is not Ephraim my dear son, the child in whom I delight? Though I often speak against him, I st... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:20 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:20

Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32

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1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the mess... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6

1 Peter 1:15-16 - But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15-16

Leviticus 11:45 - I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am h... Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:45 Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:45

Amos 1:11 - This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not turn back my wra... Click to read the verse Amos 1:11 Click to read the verse Amos 1:11

Psalms 68:5 - A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Click to read the verse Psalms 68:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:5

John 1:12 - Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become chi... Click to read the verse John 1:12 Click to read the verse John 1:12

Galatians 3:26 - Sons of God You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26

Proverbs 16:32 - Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32

3 John 1:11 - Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11

1 Peter 3:13 - Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:13

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to pe... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15

1 John 4:11 - Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. Click to read the verse 1 John 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:11