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NIV Book of
Ephesians Chapter 5


5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 1 , Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children



5:2 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.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 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.



5:3 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.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 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.



5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 4 , Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.



5:5 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.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 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.



5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 6 , Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.



5:7 Therefore do not be partners with them.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 7 , Therefore do not be partners with them.



5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 8 , For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light



5:9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 9 , (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)



5:10 and find out what pleases the Lord.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 10 , and find out what pleases the Lord.



5:11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 11 , Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.



5:12 For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 12 , For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.



5:13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible,

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 13 , But everything exposed by the light becomes visible,



5:14 for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: 'Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.'

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 14 , for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: 'Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.'



5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise,

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 15 , Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise,



5:16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 16 , making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.



5:17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 17 , Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.



5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 18 , Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.



5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 19 , Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,



5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 20 , always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.



5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 21 , Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.



5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 22 , Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.



5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 23 , For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.



5:24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 24 , Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.



5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 25 , Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her



5:26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 26 , to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,



5:27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 27 , and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.



5:28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 28 , In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.



5:29 After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church--

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 29 , After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church--



5:30 for we are members of his body.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 30 , for we are members of his body.



5:31 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.'

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 31 , 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.'



5:32 This is a profound mystery--but I am talking about Christ and the church.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 32 , This is a profound mystery--but I am talking about Christ and the church.



5:33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 5 , Verse 33 , However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.



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