Ephesians 5:6

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ephesians 5:6

BSB

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

AKJV

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience.

CPDV

Let no one seduce you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God was sent upon the sons of unbelief.

ERV

Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.

NHEB

Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.

SMT

Let none lead you astray with vain words: for by these things comes the anger of God upon the sons of disobedience.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ephesians 5:6

LetG538VerbnomanG3367Adjective deceiveG538Verb youG5209withvainG2756Adjective wordsG3056Noun Masculine forG1063Conjunction becauseG1223PrepositionofthesethingsG5023 comethG2064VerbthewrathG3709Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine uponG1909PrepositionthechildrenG5207Noun MasculineofdisobedienceG543Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ephesians 5:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ephesians 5:6

Summary

Deceptive speech leads to divine wrath.

Event

Warning against deceptive teaching

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD