Ephesians 5:8 nasb — for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light

NASB

"for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light"

— Ephesians 5:8, NASB

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Ephesians 5 — Context

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For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

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

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Therefore do not be partakers with them;

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for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light

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(for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

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trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

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Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them;

Ephesians 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:8 say?
Ephesians 5:8 in the NASB reads: “for you were formerly darkness, but now you are 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 (NASB): “for you were formerly darkness, but now you are 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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