Ephesians 5:1
American King James Be you therefore followers of God, as dear children;
American Standard Version Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
King James Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
World English Bible Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.
Ephesians 5:2
American King James And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling smell.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
Ephesians 5:3
American King James But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becomes saints;
American Standard Version But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;
King James But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
World English Bible But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;
Ephesians 5:4
American King James Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
American Standard Version nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
King James Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
World English Bible nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate, but rather giving of thanks.
Ephesians 5:5
American King James For this you know, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
American Standard Version For this ye know of a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
King James For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
World English Bible Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Ephesians 5:6
American King James Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience.
American Standard Version Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.
King James Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
World English Bible Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
Ephesians 5:7
American King James Be not you therefore partakers with them.
American Standard Version Be not ye therefore partakers with them;
King James Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
World English Bible Therefore don’t be partakers with them.
Ephesians 5:8
American King James For you were sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
American Standard Version For ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light
King James For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
World English Bible For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
Ephesians 5:9
American King James (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
American Standard Version (for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
King James (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
World English Bible for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,
Ephesians 5:10
American King James Proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
American Standard Version proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;
King James Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
World English Bible proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:11
American King James And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
American Standard Version and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;
King James And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
World English Bible Have no fellowship with the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even reprove them.
Ephesians 5:12
American King James For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.
American Standard Version for the things which are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of.
King James For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.
World English Bible For it is a shame even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.
Ephesians 5:13
American King James But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatever does make manifest is light.
American Standard Version But all things when they are reproved are made manifest by the light: for everything that is made manifest is light.
King James But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
World English Bible But all things, when they are reproved, are revealed by the light, for everything that reveals is light.
Ephesians 5:14
American King James Why he said, Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.
American Standard Version Wherefore `he' saith, Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine upon thee.
King James Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
World English Bible Therefore he says, “Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Ephesians 5:15
American King James See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
American Standard Version Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
King James See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
World English Bible Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise,
Ephesians 5:16
American King James Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
American Standard Version redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
King James Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
World English Bible redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:17
American King James Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
American Standard Version Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
King James Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
World English Bible Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:18
American King James And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
American Standard Version And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
King James And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
World English Bible Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
Ephesians 5:19
American King James Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
American Standard Version speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;
King James Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
World English Bible speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Ephesians 5:20
American King James Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
American Standard Version giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
King James Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
World English Bible giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
Ephesians 5:21
American King James Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
American Standard Version subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.
King James Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
World English Bible subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ.
Ephesians 5:22
American King James Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
American Standard Version Wives, `be in subjection' unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
King James Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
World English Bible Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:23
American King James For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.
American Standard Version For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, `being' himself the saviour of the body.
King James For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
World English Bible For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
Ephesians 5:24
American King James Therefore as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
American Standard Version But as the church is subject to Christ, so `let' the wives also `be' to their husbands in everything.
King James Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
World English Bible But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything.
Ephesians 5:25
American King James Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
American Standard Version Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;
King James Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
World English Bible Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for her,
Ephesians 5:26
American King James That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
American Standard Version that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
King James That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
World English Bible that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,
Ephesians 5:27
American King James That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
American Standard Version that he might present the church to himself a glorious `church', not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
King James That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
World English Bible that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without defect.
Ephesians 5:28
American King James So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loves his wife loves himself.
American Standard Version Even so ought husbands also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth himself:
King James So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
World English Bible Even so husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.
Ephesians 5:29
American King James For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord the church:
American Standard Version for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
King James For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
World English Bible For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly,
Ephesians 5:30
American King James For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
American Standard Version because we are members of his body.
King James For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
World English Bible because we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones.
Ephesians 5:31
American King James For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
American Standard Version For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh.
King James For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
World English Bible “For this cause a man will leave his father and mother and will be joined to his wife. Then the two will become one flesh.”
Ephesians 5:32
American King James This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
American Standard Version This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church.
King James This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
World English Bible This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and the assembly.
Ephesians 5:33
American King James Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
American Standard Version Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and `let' the wife `see' that she fear her husband.
King James Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
World English Bible Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.