Ephesians 5:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)6 Do not let anyone deceive you with empty words, for because of such things, the wrath of God will fall upon people who are disobedient [to Him]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17696 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition6 Let no one delude and deceive you with empty excuses and groundless arguments [for these sins], for through these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of rebellion and disobedience. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)6 Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible6 Nobody should deceive you with stupid ideas. God’s anger comes down on those who are disobedient because of this kind of thing. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version6 Let no one seduce you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God was sent upon the sons of unbelief. Ver Capítulo |
Loved ones, do not believe [the message of] every spirit [i.e., every person claiming to be a teacher], but test the spirits [i.e., require proof that they and their message are genuine] to see whether they represent God [or not], because many false prophets have begun circulating throughout the world.
Do not allow anyone to deceive you in any way, for it will not occur until the rebellion comes first and the man of lawlessness becomes evident. [Note: This “rebellion” refers to a significant falling away from the teaching and practice of true Christianity (See I Tim. 4:1), characterized by the rise of an authoritarian religious leader]. This man is doomed to be destroyed
Do not allow anyone, who delights in acting humble [i.e., living an ascetic life] and who worships angels, to rob you of your reward [in heaven]. [Note: This “angel worship” could mean holding angels in high regard because of their role as God’s messengers, or the claim that God can be approached only through angelic intermediaries]. He places great importance on what he [claims to] see [i.e., visions], being inflated with pride by his fleshly mind for no [good] reason.