What does Ephesians 5:13 mean?

Ephesians 5:13 highlights themes such as light, revelation, truth when read in context.

How should I apply Ephesians 5:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

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

12For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

13But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

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1 John 1:5
This verse states that God is light, reinforcing the theme of light revealing truth.
Matthew 5:14
This verse calls believers to be the light of the world, similar to the concept of manifesting light.
Ephesians 5:8
Both verses discuss walking in light as opposed to darkness.