Ephesians 5:9

God's Word

Light produces everything that is good, that has God’s approval, and that is true.

Cross References

Matthew 3:8

Do those things that prove you have turned to God and have changed the way you think and act.

John 1:47

Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and remarked, “Here is a true Israelite who is sincere.”

Romans 15:14

I’m convinced, brothers and sisters, that you, too, are filled with goodness. I’m also convinced that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to instruct each other.

Romans 2:4

Do you have contempt for God, who is very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you? Don’t you realize that it is God’s kindness that is trying to lead you to him and change the way you think and act?

Ephesians 4:15

Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Ephesians 4:25

So then, get rid of lies. Speak the truth to each other, because we are all members of the same body.

Ephesians 6:14

So then, take your stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God.

Colossians 3:18

Wives, place yourselves under your husbands’ authority. This is appropriate behavior for the Lord’s people.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Hebrews 1:8

But God said about his Son, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, did what God approved, and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

1 John 2:29

If you know that Christ has God’s approval, you also know that everyone who does what God approves of has been born from God.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.