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Children of Light

Ephesians 5:11

In 9 translations

BSB
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
KJV
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
WEB
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even reprove them.
ASV
and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;
LSV
and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness and rather even convict,
YLT
and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness and rather even convict,
DBY
and do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather also reprove [them],
DRC
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
GNV
And haue no fellowship with ye vnfruitfull works of darknes, but euen reproue them rather.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of συγκοινωνεῖτε: Tyndale House, Westcott–Hort: συνκοινωνεῖτε.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ μὴ συγκοινωνεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους, μᾶλλον δὲ καὶ ἐλέγχετε,
RP2018
καὶ μὴ συγκοινωνεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους, μᾶλλον δὲ καὶ ἐλέγχετε·
TR-Boyd
καὶ μὴ συγκοινωνεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους, μᾶλλον δὲ καὶ ἐλέγχετε·
SCR1894
και μη συγκοινωνειτε τοις εργοις τοις ακαρποις του σκοτους μαλλον δε και ελεγχετε

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Romans 13:12The 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.
  • 1 Timothy 5:20But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
  • 2 John 1:10–11If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
  • Romans 16:17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
  • Psalms 1:1–2Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
  • Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
  • Romans 6:21What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.
  • Revelation 18:4Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues.
  • 2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
  • Galatians 6:8The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
  • Proverbs 4:14–15Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.
  • 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
  • John 3:19–21And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for…
  • 2 Corinthians 6:14–18Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a…

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