Ephesians 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:12 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:12 — KJV
“For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.”
— Ephesians 5:12 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:12 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 5:12
“And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done. even...: or, in those things which have been already done”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:12: even, those, things
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:12: speak, things, done
“And whosoever toucheth any thing that was under him shall be unclean until the even: and he that beareth any of those things shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:12: even, those, things
“And whosoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:12: even, those, things
“Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:12: speak, those, things
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