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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ephesians/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partners with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ephesians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Don’t participate in the things these people do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ephesians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore do not become partners with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ephesians/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Be not ye therefore partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ephesians/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ephesians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not become partners with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ephesians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ephesians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So do not participate <i>or</i> even associate with them [in the rebelliousness of sin].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ephesians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, do not become their partners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ephesians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, do not become their partners. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ephesians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Be not ye therefore partakers with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ephesians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So don't have anything to do with anyone like that. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ephesians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Be not ye therefore partakers with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ephesians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't be partners with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ephesians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So have nothing at all to do with such people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ephesians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So do not be partners with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ephesians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ephesians/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ephesians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ephesians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be ye not therefore partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore do not become sharers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ephesians/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore don’t be partakers with them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ephesians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />do not become, then, partakers with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ephesians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> become not, then, partakers with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ephesians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Be ye not therefore partakers with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ephesians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be ye not therefore partakers with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ephesians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, do not choose to become participants with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ephesians/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So do not be associated with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore do not be associated with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />You should not therefore be partners with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/ephesians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore, be not partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/ephesians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore be not partakers along with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/ephesians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Be not ye therefore partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/ephesians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />don't you therefore be concern'd with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore do not become sharers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/ephesians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Do not, therefore, become partakers with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/ephesians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore be not partners with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ephesians/5-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=882" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/5.htm">Imitators of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">do not</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">be</a> <a href="/greek/4830.htm" title="4830: symmetochoi (Adj-NMP) -- Jointly partaking. From sun and metochos; a co-participant.">partakers</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">with them.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">1 Corinthians 5:9-11</a></span><br />I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-17</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17-18</a></span><br />Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">1 John 1:6-7</a></span><br />If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a></span><br />Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-14.htm">Proverbs 4:14-15</a></span><br />Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10-11</a></span><br />If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. / Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">1 Timothy 5:22</a></span><br />Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3-4</a></span><br />For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. / Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5-7</a></span><br />Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:22</a></span><br />Abstain from every form of evil.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be not you therefore partakers with them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></b></br> And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove <i>them</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-26.htm">Numbers 16:26</a></b></br> And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Psalm 50:18</a></b></br> When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-5.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Fellow-Partakers</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Partakers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">Partners</a> <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">rs</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Sharers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Fellow-Partakers</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Part</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Partakers</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Partners</a> <a href="/philippians/3-2.htm">rs</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Sharers</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-1.htm">After general exhortations to love;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">to flee sexual immorality;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">and all uncleanness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-7.htm">not to converse with the wicked;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">to walk carefully;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">and to be filled with the Spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">he descends to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">and husbands ought to love their wives,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">even as Christ does his church.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It serves as a conclusion or a call to action based on the previous teachings. In biblical context, "therefore" often signals a shift from doctrine to practical application, urging believers to live out their faith in response to the truths presented.<p><b>do not be partakers</b><br>The term "partakers" implies sharing or participating in something. In this context, it refers to not engaging in the sinful behaviors and practices that Paul has just condemned. The Greek word used here, "symmetochos," suggests a close association or partnership. Historically, the early church was surrounded by pagan cultures with practices contrary to Christian teachings, and Paul is urging believers to remain distinct and separate in their conduct.<p><b>with them</b><br>"With them" refers to those who are disobedient and engage in the sinful behaviors listed earlier in the chapter. This phrase highlights the distinction between the Christian community and the surrounding pagan society. The cultural context of Ephesus, a city known for its idolatry and moral corruption, underscores the importance of this separation. Paul is emphasizing the need for Christians to maintain their identity and not be influenced by the prevailing cultural norms. Connections to other scripture, such as <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-18</a>, reinforce the call for believers to be separate from unbelievers in their actions and associations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in Asia Minor, Ephesus was known for its pagan worship and the Temple of Artemis. The Ephesian church was established by Paul and was a significant early Christian community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ephesian_church.htm">The Ephesian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, this early Christian community faced challenges from surrounding pagan practices and internal moral issues.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_complicity_in_sin.htm">Avoiding Complicity in Sin</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to live distinct lives, separate from the sinful practices of the world. This involves making conscious choices about our associations and activities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_partakers.htm">Understanding Partakers</a></b><br>The Greek word for "partakers" (symmetochoi) implies sharing or participating in something. Christians are urged to avoid sharing in the sinful behaviors of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_children_of_light.htm">Living as Children of Light</a></b><br><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-10</a> continues the thought by encouraging believers to live as children of light, demonstrating goodness, righteousness, and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_community.htm">The Influence of Community</a></b><br>The company we keep can influence our spiritual walk. Surrounding ourselves with fellow believers can strengthen our faith and help us resist temptation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_separation.htm">Holiness and Separation</a></b><br>Holiness involves being set apart for God's purposes. This requires a deliberate separation from practices and influences that contradict God's standards.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'vengeance_is_mine'_mean.htm">What does grieving the Holy Spirit mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_you_separate_yourself_from_them.htm">Should you separate yourself from them?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_possible_to_alter_the_bible.htm">What is the Bible's view on marriage and gender identity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_christians_attend_gay_weddings.htm">Can Christians attend gay weddings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Be not ye therefore partakers with them.</span> If you are partakers of their sins, you must be of their punishments too. Refuse all partnership, therefore. Your natural instincts recoil from partnership in punishment; let your spiritual instincts recoil from partnership in sin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ephesians/5-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{do} not</span><br /><span class="grk">μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be</span><br /><span class="grk">γίνεσθε</span> <span class="translit">(ginesthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">partakers</span><br /><span class="grk">συμμέτοχοι</span> <span class="translit">(symmetochoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4830.htm">Strong's 4830: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jointly partaking. From sun and metochos; a co-participant.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with them.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ephesians/5-7.htm">Ephesians 5:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ephesians/5-7.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 5:7 Therefore don't be partakers with them (Ephes. 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