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Ephesians 5:1-11 Modern English Version (MEV)

1. Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children.

2. Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us as a fragrant offering and a sacrifice to God.

3. And do not let sexual immorality, or any impurity, or greed be named among you, as these are not proper among saints.

4. Let there be no filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse joking, which are not fitting. Instead, give thanks.

5. For this you know, that no sexually immoral or impure person, or one who is greedy, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

6. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.

7. Therefore do not be partakers with them.

8. For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light—

9. for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth—

10. proving what is pleasing to the Lord.

11. And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness; instead, expose them.

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