Ephesians 5:3

“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;”

"But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;" - Ephesians 5:3
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What does Ephesians 5:3 mean?

Ephesians 5:3 (KJV) states: "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints." In this verse, the Apostle Paul is addressing the believers in the city of Ephesus, urging them to abandon the sinful behaviors that…

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Walking in Purity: A Call to Saints

The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Ephesians, addresses the community about the nature of their conduct, emphasizing the importance of righteousness in their Christian walk. Ephesians 5:3 states, "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once…

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A Prayer for Purity and Holiness

Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we approach Your throne with reverence, lifting our hearts toward You in worship and gratitude. Your word, the foundation and guiding light of our lives, calls us to holiness, especially as we meditate on Ephesians 5:3…

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Ephesians 5:3 - "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;"
Ephesians 5:3-5 - "But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God."
Ephesians 5:3-6 - "But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient."
"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God." - Ephesians 5:3-5
"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient." - Ephesians 5:3-6
Ephesians 3:5 - "Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;"
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