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Ephesians 5:8 kjva — For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:"

— Ephesians 5:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ephesians 5 — Context

5

For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

6

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

7

Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

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For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

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(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

10

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

11

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Ephesians 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:8 say?
Ephesians 5:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as 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 (KJVA): “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as 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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