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Ephesians 5:7

Ephesians 5:7
Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Be not ye therefore partakers with them. In their sins, and acts of disobedience; by keeping needless company with them; by abetting and encouraging sinful practices; by conniving at them, and not…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Be not ye therefore partakers with them - Since these things displease God and expose to his wrath, avoid them.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Be not ye therefore partakers with them - Do not act as your fellow citizens do; nor suffer their philosophy, to it in vain words, κενοις λογοις, with empty and illusive doctrines, to lead you astray…

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

Be not Lit., Become not. Nolite fieri(Latin versions).

partakers in disobedience, and so in the coming wrath.