King James Version
Ephesians 5:8 in the King James Version says “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:”
Ephesians 5:8 · KJV
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. disobedience: or, unbelief
Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“are ye light”
G5457luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“are ye light”
G5457luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
“walk”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
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