Ephesians 5:11

New International Reader's Version

Have nothing to do with the acts of darkness. They don’t produce anything good. Show what they are really like.

Cross References

Genesis 20:16

He said to Sarah, “I’m giving your brother 25 pounds of silver. This will show everyone with you that I am sorry for what I did to you. You haven’t done anything wrong.”

Psalm 141:5

If a godly person hit me, it would be an act of kindness. If they would correct me, it would be like pouring olive oil on my head. I wouldn’t say no to it. I will always pray against the things that sinful people do.

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinful men tempt you, don’t give in to them.

Proverbs 1:31

So you will eat the fruit of the way you have lived. You will choke on the fruit of what you have planned.

Proverbs 13:18

Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored.

Proverbs 15:12

People who make fun of others don’t like to be corrected. So they stay away from wise people.

Proverbs 19:25

If you whip a person who makes fun of others, childish people will learn to be wise. If you warn those who already understand what is right, they will gain even more knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

A wise judge’s warning to a listening ear is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who turn away from instruction praise sinners. But those who learn from it oppose them.

Proverbs 29:1

Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them.

Isaiah 29:21

Without any proof, they claim that a person is guilty. In court they try to trap the one who speaks up for others. By using dishonest witnesses they keep people who aren’t guilty from being treated fairly.

Jeremiah 15:17

I never sat around with those who go to wild parties. I never had a good time with them. I sat alone because you had put your powerful hand on me. Your anger against sin was burning inside me.

Leviticus 19:17

“ ‘Do not hate another Israelite in your heart. Correct your neighbor boldly when they do something wrong. Then you will not share their guilt.

Matthew 18:15

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go to them. Tell them what they did wrong. Keep it between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them back.

Luke 3:19

But John found fault with Herod, the ruler of Galilee, because of his marriage to Herodias. She was the wife of Herod’s brother. John also spoke strongly to Herod about all the other evil things he had done.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes. I want you to turn them from darkness to light. I want you to turn them from Satan’s power to God. I want their sins to be forgiven. They will be forgiven when they believe in me. They will have their place among God’s people.’

Romans 13:12

The dark night of evil is nearly over. The day of Christ’s return is almost here. So let us get rid of the works of darkness that harm us. Let us do the works of light that protect us.

Romans 16:17

I am warning you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who try to keep you from staying together. They want to trip you up. They teach you things opposite to what you have learned. Stay away from them.

Romans 6:21

What benefit did you gain from doing the things you are now ashamed of? Those things lead to death!

Galatians 6:8

Some people plant to please their desires controlled by sin. From these desires they will harvest death. Others plant to please the Holy Spirit. From the Spirit they will harvest eternal life.

Ephesians 4:22

You were taught not to live the way you used to. You must get rid of your old way of life. That’s because it has been made impure by the desire for things that lead you astray.

Ephesians 5:12

It is shameful even to talk about what people who don’t obey do in secret.

Ephesians 5:7

So don’t go along with people like that.

Colossians 1:12

We want you to give thanks with joy to the Father. He has made you fit to have what he will give to all his holy people. You will all receive a share in the kingdom of light.

1 Thessalonians 5:7

Those who sleep, sleep at night. Those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

Keep an eye on anyone who doesn’t obey the teachings in our letter. Don’t have anything to do with that person. Then they will feel ashamed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Brothers and sisters, here is a command we give you. We give it in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep away from every believer who doesn’t want to work and makes trouble. Keep away from any believer who doesn’t live up to the teaching you received from us.

1 Timothy 5:20

But those elders who are sinning should be corrected in front of everyone. This will be a warning to the others.

1 Timothy 5:22

Don’t be too quick to place your hands on others to set them apart to serve God. Don’t take part in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 6:5

It stirs up trouble all the time among people whose minds are twisted by sin. The truth they once had has been taken away from them. They think they can get rich by being godly.

2 Timothy 3:5

They will act as if they were serving God. But what they do will show that they have turned their backs on God’s power. Have nothing to do with these people.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

Titus 2:15

These are the things you should teach. Encourage people and give them hope. Correct them with full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven. It said, “ ‘Come out of her, my people.’ (Jeremiah 51:45) Then you will not take part in her sins. You will not suffer from any of her plagues.