King James Version
Ephesians 5:11 in the King James Version says “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
Ephesians 5:11 · KJV
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.
But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. reproved: or, discovered
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“no”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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