Ephesians 5:8 bbe — For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light

Bible in Basic English

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

— Ephesians 5:8, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 5 — Context

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Being certain of this, that no man who gives way to the passions of the flesh, no unclean person, or one who has desire for the property of others, or who gives worship to images, has any heritage in the kingdom of Christ and God.

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Do not be turned from the right way by foolish words; for because of these things the punishment of God comes on those who do not put themselves under him.

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Have no part with such men;

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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;

Ephesians 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:8 say?
Ephesians 5:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light”
Where is Ephesians 5:8 in the Bible?
Ephesians 5:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 8.
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 5:8.
What translation should I read Ephesians 5:8 in?
Ephesians 5:8 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 5:8?
Ephesians 5:8 reads (BBE): “For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light” 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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