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Denounce, Don't Describe
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that some sins are so shameful they should not be described in detail, even for the purpose of condemnation. Scholars like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott warn that describing such acts can pollute the mind and imagination. The apostolic pattern is to denounce sin and declare God's judgment, not to provide graphic details that might inadvertently fascinate or defile the listener.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
For it is a shame even to speak, etc. (). It is still a shame to speak of the practices of the heathen. Missionaries tell us that they can…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 5:12
In secret (κρυφη). Old adverb, only here in N.T. Sin loves the dark.
Even to speak of (κα λεγειν). And yet…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
It is a shame even to speak . . .—Compare to Ephesians 5:3. Sin may be plainly indicated, and perhaps most effectively branded, without po…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 5:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
It was so with the old pagan world in which Paul lived; he could not write or speak of those abominable vices, which defiled the age. But is London…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 5:12
Paul reiterates the insistence of v.3 that the abominable things pagan profligates do under cover of secrecy must not be breathed among Christians.…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 5:12
16th Century
Theologian
Which are done by them in secret. This shows the advantage of reproving the ungodly. If they only escape the eyes of men, there is no crim…
John Gill
On Ephesians 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
For it is a shame even to speak of those things
This is a reason, why persons should walk as children of light; why …
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 5:3–14
17th Century
Minister
Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …