Ephesians 5:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:5 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:5 — KJV
“For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.”
— Ephesians 5:5 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:5 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 5:5
“And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:5: know, unclean, hath
“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:5: know, nor, idolater
“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:5: know, nor, covetous
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:5: nor, hath, any
“Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:5: nor, hath, inheritance
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