Ephesians 5:6 Meaning
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Context Explained
4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
7Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
8For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 1:18
Both verses address the wrath of God against unrighteousness and disobedience.
Galatians 6:7
This verse warns that God is not mocked, reflecting the consequences of deception.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
This verse contrasts children of light with children of darkness, similar to the theme of disobedience.
Source: Ephesians 5:6