Ephesians 5:11 bbe — And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;

Bible in Basic English

"And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;"

— Ephesians 5:11, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 5 — Context

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For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light

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(Because the fruit of the light is in all righteousness and in everything which is good and true),

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Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;

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And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;

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For the things which are done by them in secret it is shame even to put into words.

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But all things, when their true quality is seen, are made clear by the light: because everything which is made clear is light.

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For this reason he says, Be awake, you who are sleeping, and come up from among the dead, and Christ will be your light.

Ephesians 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:11 say?
Ephesians 5:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;”
Where is Ephesians 5:11 in the Bible?
Ephesians 5:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 11.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:11.
What translation should I read Ephesians 5:11 in?
Ephesians 5:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 5:11?
Ephesians 5:11 reads (BBE): “And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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