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Ephesians 5:13

Ephesians 5:13
But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

See then that ye walk circumspectly,.... The Alexandrian copy and the Vulgate Latin version read, "see then, brethren", it being an exhortation to the saints at Ephesus, upon the foregoing discourse…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But all things that are reproved - Margin, discovered. The word used here properly means proved, demonstrated, reproved, or convicted (see the notes on Joh 16:8); but it seems here to be used in the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But all things that are reproved - Dr. Macknight paraphrases this verse as follows: "Now all these reprovable actions, ελεγχομενα, which are practised in celebrating these mysteries, are made manifest…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 5:3-20

These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended. Filthy lusts must be…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

allthings that are reproved More lit., all things, when being reproved, or convicted.

doth make manifest Render, certainly, is made manifest, or more precisely, is being manifested. So the Lat.…