Ephesians
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 5:8
“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:”
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 5:8 Context
5For 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. 6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
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Other Translations
For yee were sometimes darkenesse, but now are yee light in the Lord: walke as children of light,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light
- American Standard Version (1901)
For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light
- Basic English Bible
for ye were once darkness, but now light in [the] Lord; walk as children of light,
- Darby Bible
For ye were sometime darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light;
- Webster's Bible
There was a time when you were nothing but darkness. Now, as Christians, you are Light itself.
- Weymouth Bible
For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
- World English Bible
For ye weren sum tyme derknessis, but now `ye ben liyt in the Lord. Walke ye as the sones of liyt.
- Wycliffe Bible
for ye were once darkness, and now light in the Lord; as children of light walk ye,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light
- American Standard Version (1901)
For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light
- Basic English Bible
for ye were once darkness, but now light in [the] Lord; walk as children of light,
- Darby Bible
For ye were sometime darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light;
- Webster's Bible
There was a time when you were nothing but darkness. Now, as Christians, you are Light itself.
- Weymouth Bible
For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
- World English Bible
For ye weren sum tyme derknessis, but now `ye ben liyt in the Lord. Walke ye as the sones of liyt.
- Wycliffe Bible
for ye were once darkness, and now light in the Lord; as children of light walk ye,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ephesians 5:8
5:8 Ye were once darkness - Total blindness and ignorance. Walk as children of light - Suitably to your present knowledge.
People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 5:8
Eph 5:8 Ye were sometimes darkness. Not only lived in darkness, but gave off no light and darkened others. Now [are ye] light in the Lord. Shining with the light that comes from Christ.