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Beware of Minimizing Sin
Paul warns against "empty words"—plausible arguments that attempt to downplay or justify sexual immorality and greed. Commentators note these deceptions could come from the surrounding culture, worldly philosophy, or even early Gnostic-like teachings suggesting that actions in the body don't affect the soul. Christians must be vigilant against any teaching that treats lightly what God explicitly condemns.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 5:6
18th Century
Theologian
Let no man deceive you. Let no one, by artful plans, persuade you that there will be no danger from practicing these vices.
We may …
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 5:6
With empty words (κενοις λογοις). Instrumental case. Probably Paul has in mind the same Gnostic praters as in Col 2:4f. See 2:2.
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 5:6
19th Century
Bishop
Let no man deceive you with vain words.—It seems likely that St. Paul has in view, not mere worldly condonation of evil o…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 5:6
19th Century
Preacher
These are the very things God hates. If, therefore, they are in you, God cannot look upon you with the love that he feels towards his children. "Th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 5:6
There were those then as there are now who protest that Christian standards are too demanding and that people must be allowed to live as they like …
John Gill
On Ephesians 5:6
17th Century
Pastor
Let no man deceive you with vain words
With vain philosophy, vain babblings, with foolish and filthy talking; sugges…
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 …