Ephesians 5:8

New English Translation

⁸for you were at one time darkness, but now you are^[a] light in the Lord. Live^[b] like children of light—

Ephesians 5:8 tn The verb “you are” is implied in the Greek text, but is supplied in the English translation to make it clear.
Ephesians 5:8 tn Grk “Walk,” a common biblical idiom for one’s conduct of life.

Ephesians 5:8

New International Version

⁸For you were once^(A) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light^(B)

⁸For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

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