Ephesians 5:6 “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things th…”

Ephesians 5:6

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Let no man deceiue you with vaine wordes: for, for such thinges commeth the wrath of God vpon the children of disobedience.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Let no one deceive you with vain words, for because of these things cometh the anger of God upon the sons of the disobedience,

Bible in Basic English

Do not be turned from the right way by foolish words; for because of these things the punishment of God comes on those who do not put themselves under him.

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Cross references

“no”

Matthew 24:4 Colossians 2:8 1 John 4:1 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 Matthew 24:24 Mark 13:5

Matthew 24:4 · BSB

Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

Colossians 2:8 · BSB

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.

1 John 4:1 · BSB

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 · BSB

and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

Matthew 24:24 · BSB

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

Mark 13:5 · BSB

Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.

“vain”

2 Kings 18:20 Jeremiah 23:14–16

2 Kings 18:20 · BSB

You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me?

Jeremiah 23:14–16 · BSB

And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me;…

“cometh”

Romans 1:18 Colossians 3:6 Psalm 78:31 Numbers 32:13 Numbers 32:14 Joshua 22:17

Romans 1:18 · BSB

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Colossians 3:6 · BSB

Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Psalm 78:31 · BSB

God’s anger flared against them, and He put to death their strongest and subdued the young men of Israel.

Numbers 32:13 · BSB

The anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until the whole generation who had done evil in His sight was gone.

Numbers 32:14 · BSB

Now behold, you, a brood of sinners, have risen up in place of your fathers to further stoke the burning anger of the LORD against Israel.

Joshua 22:17 · BSB

Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD.

“children”

Ephesians 2:2 Ephesians 2:3

Ephesians 2:2 · BSB

in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.

Ephesians 2:3 · BSB

All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.

“disobedience”

1 Peter 2:8 Hebrews 3:19

1 Peter 2:8 · BSB

and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.

Hebrews 3:19 · BSB

So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

7Therefore do not be partakers with them.

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