Ephesians 5:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Ephesians 5:13 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But all things when they are reproved are made manifest by the light: for everything that is made manifest is light.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and all the things reproved by the light are manifested, for everything that is manifested is light;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ephesians 5:13 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Lamentations 2:14The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading.
- Hosea 2:10And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands.
- Hosea 7:1When I heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim will be exposed, as well as the crimes of Samaria. For they practice deceit and thieves break in; bandits raid in the streets.
- Micah 7:9Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
- John 3:20Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
- Hebrews 1:13Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).