17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:6, NASB: "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience." Ephesians 1. 19 And pray for me, too. Ephesians 5:6 New Living Translation (NLT) 6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” [] Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. A. 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Ephesians 4:5-6 NLT There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all. Slaves and Masters. 9 Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. [b] 27 He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites. 5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. 6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. 1Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Ephesians 5:6 NLT. 6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper,    rise up from the dead,    and Christ will give you light.”. 6 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[d] for this is the right thing to do. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. 2Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Living in the Light - Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Ephesians 5:6 in all English translations, My First Hands-on Bible--soft leather-look, bold blue, Contemporary Comparative Side-by-Side Bible (NIV, NKJV, NLT, THE Message), The One Year Bible Creative Expressions Edition, Hardcover, NLT One Year Bible Slimline Edition, TuTone Leatherlike Gray/Pink, The NLT One Year Pray for America Bible, softcover. 3Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Ephesians 5 - Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; OR Custom Selection:. Bible Language English. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. 12 For we[g] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Ephesians 5. 2 "Honor your father and mother." Instead, she will be holy and without fault. 6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. He loved usaand offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. This is the close of a short digression about 'light.' Ephesians 6:6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. 13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14 for the light makes everything visible. 6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. 6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. 3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Version. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. Ephesians 5:6, NLT: "Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him." 6 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, [] for this is the right thing to do. Ephesians 1:1-23, NLT. Walk as Children of Light. 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. 30 And we are members of his body. 31 As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”[c] 32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. Alexander Maclaren— Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John. 21 To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. Ephesians 6 New Living Translation (NLT) Children and Parents. Ephesians 5:6 NLT - Don’t be fooled by those… | Biblia. [ a] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. NLT: New Living Translation 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. 1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. Greetings from Paul. 2Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. He is the Savior of his body, the church. 3 As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me. 1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,* 6:1 Or Children, obey your parents who belong to the Lord; some manuscripts read simply Children, obey your parents. 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