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Ephesians 5:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Ephesians 5:14

Verse 14 of 33

Scripture focus

Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

Ephesians 5:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ephesians 5:14

Theological / Devotional

Wherefore. That is, in view of what has been said in regard to the dispelling of darkness by the light.

He saith. Or, “it saith.”

Awake. This quotation is not found in the OT. Some see a possible allusion to Isa. 26:19; 60:1. Others suggest as its source some early Christian hymn unknown to us. Evidently there were spiritual sleepers in the church then, as always. The exhortation to arouse is common in Scripture (Rom. 13:11-14; 1 Cor. 15:34; 1 Thess. 5:6, 8; 1 Peter 1:13).

The dead. That is, those sunken in the sleep of spiritual death.

Give thee light Or, “shine upon thee.” The soul that turns to Christ is assured of the healing rays of light that come from the “Sun of righteousness” (Mal. 4:2). The plea is for the impenitent to arouse from their lethargy, and thus to give Christ an opportunity to do His saving work in their souls.

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