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The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:12

For the things that are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of. The groves of Ephesus were notorious for the shamefulness of lust. To speak of such deeds was not only wrong, but shameful; so extreme is the delicacy which Christianity fosters. Too much pains cannot be taken, by parents, masters of schools, and others, to foster this delicacy among the young—to exclude from conversation the faintest touch of what is unbecoming. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:10

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord - That is,” Walk as children of light Ephesians 5:8, thus showing what is acceptable to the Lord.” Rosenmuller supposes that the participle is used here instead of the imperative. The meaning is, that by so living you will make a fair trial of what is acceptable to the Lord. The result on your happiness in this life and the next, will be such as to show that such a course is pleasing in his sight. Dr. Chandler, however, renders it as meaning that by this... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:11

And have no fellowship - See the sentiment here expressed fully explained in the notes on 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.The unfruitful works - The deeds of darkness that produce no “benefit” to the body or the soul. The word “unfruitful” is used here in contrast with the “fruit of the Spirit,” Ephesians 5:9.But rather reprove them - By your life, your conversation, and all your influence. This is the business of Christians. Their lives should be a standing rebuke of a sinful world, and they should be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:12

For it is a shame even to speak ... - ; compare notes, Romans 1:24-32. It is still a shame to speak of the practices of the pagan. Missionaries tell us that they “cannot” describe the images on the car of Juggernaut, or tell us what is done in the idol temples. All over the world the same thing is true. The cheek of modesty and virtue would be suffused with shame at the very mention of what is done by the worshippers of idols; and the same is true of what is done by multitudes in Christian... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:8-10

Ephesians 5:8-10. For ye were sometimes That is, once; darkness In a state of total blindness and ignorance, without any light of instruction without, or divine grace within, and therefore had some excuse for living such unrighteous and profane lives: but now ye are light in the Lord Enlightened by the divine word and Spirit, and brought to the saving knowledge of God and Christ, and of divine things in general; and consequently such vicious practices as you formerly pursued would be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:11-12

Ephesians 5:11-12 . And have no fellowship No society, no participation with wicked men in the unfruitful works of darkness Works which bring no advantage, but mischief, (Romans 6:23,) and called works of darkness, because they usually proceed from ignorance, Acts 3:17; are contrary to the light of the word, John 3:20; are usually committed in the dark, 1 Thessalonians 5:7; and bring those who live and die in the commission of them to utter and eternal darkness, Matthew 25:30; but... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-20

More about the new standards (5:1-20)Just as children follow the example of their parents, so Christians must follow the example of their heavenly Father. Their love, then, will not be mere words, but will show itself by self-sacrifice, just as Christ’s love did (5:1-2).Converted pagans had a special problem in that many of the sinful practices they once engaged in were still widespread in the society in which they lived. One way to overcome the temptation to such practices was not even to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:10

acceptable . As in Romans 12:1 . unto = to. Lord . App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:11

have . . . fellowship = have partnership. Greek. sunkoinoneo. Only here; Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:14 .Revelation 18:4 . unfruitful works . Compare dead works, Hebrews 6:1 ; wicked works, Co Ephesians 1:1 , Ephesians 1:21 ; all works of the darkness, Romans 13:12 . Consequently, the works of the devil, 1 John 3:8 . Compare John 8:44 , and contrast Ephesians 2:10 . darkness = the darkness. reprove = convict. See Luke 3:19 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:12

shame . See 1 Corinthians 11:6 . done = being done. in secret . Greek. kruphe . Only here. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:8-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:12

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