Ephesians 5:13

11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.
KJV
But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
WEB
But all things, when they are reproved, are revealed by the light, for everything that reveals is light.
ASV
But all things when they are reproved are made manifest by the light: for everything that is made manifest is light.
DARBY
But all things having their true character exposed by the light are made manifest; for that which makes everything manifest is light.
BLB
But everything being exposed by the light is made manifest, for everything being made manifest is light.
ÅB
men når det refses, blir det alt åpenbart av lyset; for alt som blir åpenbart, er lys.
OTB
Men alt som blir avslørt av lyset blir synlig, for alt som er opplyst blir et lys.
B1930
men når det refses, blir det alt åpenbaret av lyset; for alt som blir åpenbaret, er lys.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • John 3:20–21

    For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

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  • 1 Corinthians 4:5

    Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

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  • Hosea 2:10

    And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.

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  • Hosea 7:1

    When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without.

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  • Micah 7:9

    I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

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  • Lamentations 2:14

    Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.

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