Ephesians 5:7
New International Version
Therefore do not be partners with them.

New Living Translation
Don’t participate in the things these people do.

English Standard Version
Therefore do not become partners with them;

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them.

King James Bible
Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

New King James Version
Therefore do not be partakers with them.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore do not become partners with them;

NASB 1995
Therefore do not be partakers with them;

NASB 1977
Therefore do not be partakers with them;

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them,

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

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, do not become their partners.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, do not become their partners.

American Standard Version
Be not ye therefore partakers with them;

Contemporary English Version
So don't have anything to do with anyone like that.

English Revised Version
Be not ye therefore partakers with them;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Don't be partners with them.

Good News Translation
So have nothing at all to do with such people.

International Standard Version
So do not be partners with them.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them.

NET Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them,

New Heart English Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Webster's Bible Translation
Be ye not therefore partakers with them.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore do not become sharers with them.

World English Bible
Therefore don’t be partakers with them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
do not become, then, partakers with them,

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Young's Literal Translation
become not, then, partakers with them,

Smith's Literal Translation
Be ye not therefore partakers with them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Be ye not therefore partakers with them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, do not choose to become participants with them.

New American Bible
So do not be associated with them.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore do not be associated with them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
You should not therefore be partners with them.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, be not partakers with them.

Godbey New Testament
Therefore be not partakers along with them.

Haweis New Testament
Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

Mace New Testament
don't you therefore be concern'd with them.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore do not become sharers with them.

Worrell New Testament
Do not, therefore, become partakers with them;

Worsley New Testament
Therefore be not partners with them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Imitators of God
6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. 7Therefore do not be partakers with them. 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,…

Cross References
1 Corinthians 5:9-11
I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...

Romans 16:17-18
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

1 John 1:6-7
If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Proverbs 4:14-15
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

Psalm 1:1
Blessed 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.

2 John 1:10-11
If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. / Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

1 Timothy 5:22
Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

1 Peter 4:3-4
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. / Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.

Colossians 3:5-7
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways.

1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.


Treasury of Scripture

Be not you therefore partakers with them.

Ephesians 5:11
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Numbers 16:26
And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.

Psalm 50:18
When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.

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Ephesians 5
1. After general exhortations to love;
3. to flee sexual immorality;
4. and all uncleanness;
7. not to converse with the wicked;
15. to walk carefully;
18. and to be filled with the Spirit;
22. he descends to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands;
25. and husbands ought to love their wives,
32. even as Christ does his church.














Therefore
The word "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding verses, specifically Ephesians 5:1-6, where Paul warns against immorality, impurity, and greed. It serves as a conclusion or a call to action based on the previous teachings. In biblical context, "therefore" often signals a shift from doctrine to practical application, urging believers to live out their faith in response to the truths presented.

do not be partakers
The term "partakers" implies sharing or participating in something. In this context, it refers to not engaging in the sinful behaviors and practices that Paul has just condemned. The Greek word used here, "symmetochos," suggests a close association or partnership. Historically, the early church was surrounded by pagan cultures with practices contrary to Christian teachings, and Paul is urging believers to remain distinct and separate in their conduct.

with them
"With them" refers to those who are disobedient and engage in the sinful behaviors listed earlier in the chapter. This phrase highlights the distinction between the Christian community and the surrounding pagan society. The cultural context of Ephesus, a city known for its idolatry and moral corruption, underscores the importance of this separation. Paul is emphasizing the need for Christians to maintain their identity and not be influenced by the prevailing cultural norms. Connections to other scripture, such as 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, reinforce the call for believers to be separate from unbelievers in their actions and associations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.

2. Ephesus
A major city in Asia Minor, Ephesus was known for its pagan worship and the Temple of Artemis. The Ephesian church was established by Paul and was a significant early Christian community.

3. The Ephesian Church
The recipients of Paul's letter, this early Christian community faced challenges from surrounding pagan practices and internal moral issues.
Teaching Points
Avoiding Complicity in Sin
As believers, we are called to live distinct lives, separate from the sinful practices of the world. This involves making conscious choices about our associations and activities.

Understanding Partakers
The Greek word for "partakers" (symmetochoi) implies sharing or participating in something. Christians are urged to avoid sharing in the sinful behaviors of others.

Living as Children of Light
Ephesians 5:8-10 continues the thought by encouraging believers to live as children of light, demonstrating goodness, righteousness, and truth.

The Influence of Community
The company we keep can influence our spiritual walk. Surrounding ourselves with fellow believers can strengthen our faith and help us resist temptation.

Holiness and Separation
Holiness involves being set apart for God's purposes. This requires a deliberate separation from practices and influences that contradict God's standards.Verse 7. - Be not ye therefore partakers with them. If you are partakers of their sins, you must be of their punishments too. Refuse all partnership, therefore. Your natural instincts recoil from partnership in punishment; let your spiritual instincts recoil from partnership in sin.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

{do} not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

be
γίνεσθε (ginesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

partakers
συμμέτοχοι (symmetochoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4830: Jointly partaking. From sun and metochos; a co-participant.

with them.
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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