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Ephesians 5:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Ephesians 5:13

Verse 13 of 33

Scripture focus

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

Ephesians 5:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ephesians 5:13

Theological / Devotional

Reproved. Gr. elegcho (see on v. 11). The hidden and dark things in a person’s life are exposed under the bright beams of spiritual light. When Christ turned the light of truth on the hypocrisy of His day, the sham was seen for what it really was. When deeds done in the dark are viewed in the dark, their outlines are obscured, their true character unrevealed (see on John 3:20).

Made manifest. By the flashing of the light of truth on the life, the secret sins mentioned in v. 12 are exposed. “The word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, . . . and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Heb. 4:12). It is a sunglass that focuses the light of truth with burning conviction on the conscience.

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