Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light New Living Translation For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! English Standard Version for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Berean Standard Bible For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, Berean Literal Bible For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light-- King James Bible For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: New King James Version For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light New American Standard Bible for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light NASB 1995 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light NASB 1977 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light Legacy Standard Bible for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light Amplified Bible For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light] Christian Standard Bible For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light — Holman Christian Standard Bible For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light— American Standard Version for ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light Contemporary English Version You used to be like people living in the dark, but now you are people of the light because you belong to the Lord. So act like people of the light English Revised Version For ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light GOD'S WORD® Translation Once you lived in the dark, but now the Lord has filled you with light. Live as children who have light. Good News Translation You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since you have become the Lord's people, you are in the light. So you must live like people who belong to the light, International Standard Version For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, Majority Standard Bible For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, NET Bible for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light-- New Heart English Bible For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, Webster's Bible Translation For ye were sometime darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light; Weymouth New Testament There was a time when you were nothing but darkness. Now, as Christians, you are Light itself. World English Bible For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor you were once darkness, and now light in the LORD; walk as children of light, Berean Literal Bible For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light-- Young's Literal Translation for ye were once darkness, and now light in the Lord; as children of light walk ye, Smith's Literal Translation For ye were then darkness, and now light in the Lord: walk ye as children of light: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor you were heretofore darkness, but now light in the Lord. Walk then as children of the light. Catholic Public Domain Version For you were darkness, in times past, but now you are light, in the Lord. So then, walk as sons of the light. New American Bible For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, New Revised Standard Version For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor previously you were ignorant, but now you have been enlightened by our LORD, and should live therefore like children of light. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in our Lord, therefore so walk as children of Light. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor you were formerly darkness; but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light; Godbey New Testament For at one time ye were darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord: walk about as children of the light, Haweis New Testament For ye were formerly darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light; Mace New Testament you were heretofore altogether in the dark, but now being enlightned by the Lord, behave as children of light: Weymouth New Testament There was a time when you were nothing but darkness. Now, as Christians, you are Light itself. Worrell New Testament for ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord; walk as children of light Worsley New Testament For ye were heretofore darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Children of Light7Therefore do not be partakers with them. 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, 9for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.… Cross References John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / 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. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? 1 Thessalonians 5:5 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Proverbs 4:18-19 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. / But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble. 1 John 2:8-11 Then again, I am also writing to you a new commandment, which is true in Him and also in you. For the darkness is fading and the true light is already shining. / If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness. / Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him. ... Treasury of Scripture For you were sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord: walk as children of light: ye were. Ephesians 2:11,12 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; … Ephesians 4:18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. but. Isaiah 42:6,7 I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; … Isaiah 49:6,9 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth… Isaiah 60:1,3,19,20 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee… walk. Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. Isaiah 2:5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. Jump to Previous Behaviour Children Christians Dark Darkness Formerly Itself Light Once Sometime Sometimes Time WalkJump to Next Behaviour Children Christians Dark Darkness Formerly Itself Light Once Sometime Sometimes Time WalkEphesians 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. For you were once darkness This phrase begins with a stark reminder of the believers' past state. The Greek word for "darkness" is "σκότος" (skotos), which signifies not just the absence of light but a state of moral and spiritual blindness. Historically, darkness is often associated with ignorance and evil, a condition that separated humanity from God. In the context of Ephesians, Paul is addressing Gentile converts who were once entrenched in pagan practices and devoid of the knowledge of God. This phrase serves as a humbling reminder of the transformation that has occurred through Christ. but now you are light in the Lord Walk as children of light Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you were Ἦτε (Ēte) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. once ποτε (pote) Particle Strong's 4218: At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever. darkness, σκότος (skotos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4655: Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. now νῦν (nyn) Adverb Strong's 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. [you are] light φῶς (phōs) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5457: Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Lord. Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Walk περιπατεῖτε (peripateite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. of light, φωτὸς (phōtos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 5457: Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. Links Ephesians 5:8 NIVEphesians 5:8 NLT Ephesians 5:8 ESV Ephesians 5:8 NASB Ephesians 5:8 KJV Ephesians 5:8 BibleApps.com Ephesians 5:8 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 5:8 Chinese Bible Ephesians 5:8 French Bible Ephesians 5:8 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness (Ephes. Eph. Ep) |
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