← Back to Search

Ephesians 5:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

Read Translation Methodology

KJV ORIGINAL

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

You used to be darkness itself, but now you're light in the Lord. So live like someone who actually belongs to the light.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're not who you used to be — now live like it.

PreviousEphesians 5:7

NextEphesians 5:9

Explore Similar Verses

But if you hate someone in your community, you're living in complete darkness. You're stumbling around blind, with no idea where you're actually headed, because that darkness has taken over your vision completely.

If someone claims they're walking in God's light but still has hate in their heart for other people, they're actually still stuck in the darkness.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save