Ephesians 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:3 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:3 — KJV
“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;”
— Ephesians 5:3 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:3 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 5:3
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:3: uncleanness, let, among
“The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:3: let, once, among
“It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:3: fornication, named, among
“And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:3: fornication, uncleanness, among
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:3: fornication, uncleanness, covetousness
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