Imitators of God
Ephesians 5:6
In 9 translations
- BSB
- Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
- KJV
- Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
- WEB
- Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
- ASV
- Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.
- LSV
- Let no one deceive you with vain words, for because of these things comes the anger of God on the sons of the disobedience;
- YLT
- Let no one deceive you with vain words, for because of these things cometh the anger of God upon the sons of the disobedience,
- DBY
- Let no one deceive you with vain words, for on account of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.Elohim
- DRC
- Let no man deceive you with vain words. For because of these things cometh the anger of God upon the children of unbelief.
- GNV
- Let no man deceiue you with vaine wordes: for, for such thinges commeth the wrath of God vpon the children of disobedience.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Spelling of ἀπειθείας: Westcott–Hort: ἀπειθίας.
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
- Μηδεὶς ὑμᾶς ἀπατάτω κενοῖς λόγοις, διὰ ταῦτα γὰρ ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας.
- RP2018
- Μηδεὶς ὑμᾶς ἀπατάτω κενοῖς λόγοις· διὰ ταῦτα γὰρ ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας.
- TR-Boyd
- Μηδεὶς ὑμᾶς ἀπατάτω κενοῖς λόγοις· διὰ ταῦτα γὰρ ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας.
- SCR1894
- μηδεις υμας απατατω κενοις λογοις δια ταυτα γαρ ερχεται η οργη του θεου επι τους υιους της απειθειας
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DeceitCanon of the New TestamentDisobedience; DisobedientEmpty; EmptierDeceivableness; DeceiveWordsChastityRetributionEphesians, Epistle toCompany
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Cross-references most cited first
- Romans 1:18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
- Colossians 2:8See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
- Matthew 24:4Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.
- 1 John 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
- Colossians 3:6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they…
- Matthew 24:24For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
- Galatians 6:7–8Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the…
- Mark 13:5Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.
- Jeremiah 29:8–9For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them. For they are falsely prophesying to you in…
- Ephesians 2:2–3in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. All of us also lived among them at one time,…
- Mark 13:22For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
- Ezekiel 13:10–16Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will…
- Joshua 22:17–18Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. And now, would you turn away from the LORD? If you rebel today…
- 1 Peter 2:8and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
- Jeremiah 23:14–16And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to…
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