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Ephesians 5:10

Ephesians chapter 5 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;

Context

v.9(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

v.10This passage

v.11and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 1:10

    so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

  • 1 Peter 2:5

    ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

  • Isaiah 58:5

    Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to Jehovah?

  • 1 Timothy 5:4

    But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

  • Romans 12:1

    I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

  • Hebrews 12:28

    Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe: