Ephesians 5:11

Believers must not participate in the fruitless deeds of darkness but expose them. Light both refuses and reveals the works of darkness.

Cross-references · 40

• Rom 13:12The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
• 1 Tim 5:20But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
• 2 Th 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
• 2 Jn 1:10–11If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
• Rom 16:17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
• Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
• Rom 6:21What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.
• Ps 1:1–2Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
• 2 Th 3:14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
• Rev 18:4Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues.
• 2 Tim 3:5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
• Gal 6:8The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
• Prov 4:14–15Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
• 2 Tim 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
• John 3:19–21And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
• 2 Cor 6:14–18Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
• Lev 19:17You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.
• Prov 13:18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
• Prov 29:1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
• 1 Th 5:7For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
• Job 24:13–17Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths.
• Isa 3:10–11Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.
• Prov 9:6–8Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
• 1 Cor 5:9–11I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people.
• Luke 3:19But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,
• Ps 94:20–21Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
• Eph 5:7Therefore do not be partakers with them.
• Isa 29:21those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.
• Ps 26:4–5I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
• Prov 25:12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
• Eph 4:22to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
• Gen 20:16And he said to Sarah, “See, I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is your vindication before all who are with you; you are completely cleared.”
• Ps 141:5Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
• Prov 15:12A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
• 1 Cor 10:20–21No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.
• Prov 19:25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
• Matt 18:15If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
• Prov 1:31So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
• Rom 1:22–32Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
• Jer 15:17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.

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