Ephesians 5:11

Modern English Version

And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness; instead, expose them.

Cross References

Genesis 20:16

To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand shekels of silver. It is a sign of your innocence in the eyes of all who are with you, and before everyone you are vindicated.”

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness. Let him rebuke me; it shall be an excellent oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

Proverbs 1:31

Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains instruction, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, nor will he go to the wise.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent; reprove one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

Proverbs 29:1

He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

Isaiah 29:21

those who cause a man to be indicted by a word, and lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate, and turn aside the righteous with meaningless arguments.

Jeremiah 15:17

I did not sit in the assembly of mockers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone because of Your hand, for You have filled me with indignation.

Leviticus 19:17

You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely reason honestly with your neighbor, and not suffer sin because of him.

Matthew 18:15

“Now if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

Luke 3:19

But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’

Romans 13:12

The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us take off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Romans 16:17

Now I urge you, brothers, to closely watch those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the teaching which you have learned, and avoid them.

Romans 6:21

What fruit did you have then from the things of which you are now ashamed? The result of those things is death.

Galatians 6:8

For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

Ephesians 4:22

that you put off the former way of life in the old nature, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,

Ephesians 5:12

For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.

Ephesians 5:7

Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Colossians 1:12

giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled us to be partakers in the inheritance of the saints in light.

1 Thessalonians 5:7

For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If anyone does not obey our word in this letter, note that man, and do not socialize with him, so that he may be ashamed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in idleness and not according to the tradition that he received from us.

1 Timothy 5:20

Rebuke in the presence of everyone those who sin, that the rest also may fear.

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not lay hands suddenly on anyone, and do not partake of other men’s sins. Keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 6:5

constant disputes by men of corrupt minds, being destitute of the truth, and supposing that financial gain is godliness. Withdraw yourself from such men.

2 Timothy 3:5

having a form of godliness, but denying its power. Turn away from such people.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Titus 2:15

Teach these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven saying: “ ‘Come out of her, my people,’ lest you partake in her sins, and lest you receive her plagues.