Ephesians 5:2,8,15Share

Ephesians 5:2 New International Version (NIV)

and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:8 New International Version (NIV)

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light

Ephesians 5:15 New International Version (NIV)

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise

Ephesians 5:1-2 The Message (MSG)

Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.

Ephesians 5:8-10 The Message (MSG)

You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You’re out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it! The good, the right, the true—these are the actions appropriate for daylight hours. Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it.

Ephesians 5:11-16 The Message (MSG)

Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ. Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!

Ephesians 5:2 King James Version (KJV)

and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

Ephesians 5:8 King James Version (KJV)

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light

Ephesians 5:15 King James Version (KJV)

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

Ephesians 5:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.

Ephesians 5:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light

Ephesians 5:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise

Ephesians 5:2 New Century Version (NCV)

Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:8 New Century Version (NCV)

In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light.

Ephesians 5:15 New Century Version (NCV)

So be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely.

Ephesians 5:2 American Standard Version (ASV)

and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.

Ephesians 5:8 American Standard Version (ASV)

for ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light

Ephesians 5:15 American Standard Version (ASV)

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise

Ephesians 5:2 New King James Version (NKJV)

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

Ephesians 5:8 New King James Version (NKJV)

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

Ephesians 5:15 New King James Version (NKJV)

See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise

Ephesians 5:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)

and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance. [Ezek 20:41]

Ephesians 5:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)

For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light]

Ephesians 5:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people]

Ephesians 5:2 New Living Translation (NLT)

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:8 New Living Translation (NLT)

For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!

Ephesians 5:15 New Living Translation (NLT)

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.

Ephesians 5:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)

And continue to walk surrendered to the extravagant love of Christ, for he surrendered his life as a sacrifice for us. His great love for us was pleasing to God, like an aroma of adoration—a sweet healing fragrance.

Ephesians 5:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Once your life was full of sin’s darkness, but now you have the very light of our Lord shining through you because of your union with him. Your mission is to live as children flooded with his revelation-light!

Ephesians 5:15-16 The Passion Translation (TPT)

So be very careful how you live, not being like those with no understanding, but live honorably with true wisdom, for we are living in evil times. Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes.

Ephesians 5:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

Ephesians 5:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise