Study Desk

Live in love as Christ also loved usyou">[fn] and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.Genesis 8:21; Leviticus 1:9; John 13:34; 15:12; 2 Corinthians 2:15; Galatians 1:4; 2:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Hebrews 7:27; 1 John 3:11,16, 23; 4:21;">[xr]

Do not let sexual sin, impurity of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints.Romans 6:13; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:18; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Ephesians 4:19-20; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3;">[xr]

For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19,21; Colossians 3:5; 1 Timothy 6:17; Revelation 22:15;">[xr]

Do not let anyone deceive you with meaningless words, for it is because of these things that God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.the sons of disobedience">[fn]Jeremiah 29:8; Matthew 24:4; Romans 1:18; Ephesians 2:2; Colossians 2:4,8, 18; 2 Thessalonians 2:3;">[xr]

For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16; Luke 16:8; John 8:12; Acts 26:18; Romans 1:21; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:6; Ephesians 2:11-12; 4:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:5; Titus 3:3; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 2:9;">[xr]

For the fruit of the lightof the Spirit">[fn] consists of every form of goodness, righteousness, and truth.Galatians 5:22;">[xr]

and have nothing to do with the unfruitful works of darkness. Instead, expose them for what they are.Leviticus 19:17; Romans 6:21; 13:12; 1 Corinthians 5:9,11; 10:20; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Galatians 6:8; 1 Corinthians 5:9,11, 2 Thessalonians 3:6,14; 1 Timothy 5:20;">[xr]

For it is shameful even to mention what is done by peoplethem">[fn] in secret.Romans 1:24,26; Ephesians 1:3;">[xr]

for everything that is visible is light. That is why it says,Isaiah 60:1; John 5:25; Romans 6:4-5; 13:11-12; 1 Corinthians 15:34; Ephesians 2:5; Colossians 3:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:6;">[xr] "Wake up, O sleeper! Arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you.''[fn]

You will always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Psalm 34:1; Isaiah 63:7; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 13:15; 1 Peter 2:5; 4:11;">[xr]

For the husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. It is he who is the Savior of the body.1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:15; Colossians 1:18;">[xr]

Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it,Acts 20:28; Galatians 1:4; 2:20; Ephesians 2:2; Colossians 3:19; 1 Peter 3:7;">[xr]

For no one has ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, as Christ doesdoes">[fn] the church.

For we are parts of his body - of his flesh and of his bones.of his flesh and of his bones">[fn]Genesis 2:23; Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 6:15; 12:27;">[xr]

Children, obey your parents in the Lord,in the Lord">[fn] for this is the right thing to do.Proverbs 23:22; Colossians 3:20;">[xr]

"So that it may go well for you, and that you may have a long life on the earth."Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16">[fn]

For you know that everyone will receive a reward from the Lord for whatever good he has done, whether he is a slave or free.Romans 2:6; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Galatians 3:28; Colossians 3:11,24;">[xr]

Masters, treat your slavesthem">[fn] the same way. Do not threaten them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.Leviticus 25:43; John 13:13; Romans 2:11; 1 Corinthians 7:22; Colossians 3:25; 4:1;">[xr]

For ouryour">[fn] struggle is not against a human opponent,flesh and blood">[fn] but against rulers, against authorities, against cosmic powers in the darkness around us,of this darkness">[fn] against evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.Matthew 16:17; Luke 22:53; John 12:31; 14:30; Romans 8:38; 1 Corinthians 15:50; Ephesians 1:21; 2:2; Colossians 1:13; 2:15;">[xr]

For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand in that evil day. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 5:16; 6:11;">[xr]