Ephesians 5:11

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Cross References

Genesis 20:16

To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver; it is your vindication in the eyes of all who are with you; and before every one you are righted.”

Psalm 141:5

Let a good man strike or rebuke me in kindness, but let the oil of the wicked never anoint my head; for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.

Proverbs 1:10

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

Proverbs 1:31

therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way and be sated with their own devices.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.

Proverbs 29:1

He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

Isaiah 29:21

who by a word make a man out to be an offender, and lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate, and with an empty plea turn aside him who is in the right.

Jeremiah 15:17

I did not sit in the company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because thy hand was upon me, for thou hadst filled me with indignation.

Leviticus 19:17

“You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason with your neighbor, lest you bear sin because of him.

Matthew 18:15

“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, who had been reproved by him for Herodi-as, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done,

Acts 26:18

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

Romans 13:12

the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light;

Romans 16:17

I appeal to you, brethren, to take note of those who create dissensions and difficulties, in opposition to the doctrine which you have been taught; avoid them.

Romans 6:21

But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death.

Galatians 6:8

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

Ephesians 4:22

Put off your old nature which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful lusts,

Ephesians 5:12

For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret;

Ephesians 5:7

Therefore do not associate with them,

Colossians 1:12

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

1 Thessalonians 5:7

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

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If any one refuses to obey what we say in this letter, note that man, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

1 Timothy 5:20

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor participate in another man's sins; keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 6:5

and wrangling among men who are depraved in mind and bereft of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.

2 Timothy 3:5

holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people.

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching.

Titus 2:15

Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues;