Ephesians 5:6
ContextNET © | Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience. 1 |
NIV © | Let no-one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. |
NASB © | Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. |
NLT © | Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him. |
MSG © | Don't let yourselves get taken in by religious smooth talk. God gets furious with people who are full of religious sales talk but want nothing to do with him. |
BBE © | Do not be turned from the right way by foolish words; for because of these things the punishment of God comes on those who do not put themselves under him. |
NRSV © | Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient. |
NKJV © | Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. |
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NET © | Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience. 1 |
NET © Notes |
1 sn The expression sons of disobedience is a Semitic idiom that means “people characterized by disobedience.” In this context it refers to “all those who are disobedient.” Cf. Eph 2:2-3. |