What does Ephesians 5:7 mean?

Ephesians 5:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

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Ephesians 5:7 Meaning

Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

Context Explained

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:

9(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

Key Themes

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Source: Ephesians 5:7