Ephesians 5:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:14 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. he: or, it" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:14 — KJV
“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. he: or, it”
— Ephesians 5:14 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:14 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 5:14
“Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:14: arise, dead, give
“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:14: wherefore, saith, light
“Wherefore ye shall make images of your emerods, and images of your mice that mar the land; and ye shall give glory unto the God of Israel: peradventure he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:14: wherefore, give, light
“And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:14: arise, dead, give
“Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:14: wherefore, give, light
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