Ephesians 5:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

No

Cometh

Romans 1:18

Colossians 3:6

Children

Ephesians 2:2

Bible References

No

And Jesus answered them, "Pay attention so that no one leads you astray [from the truth].

Then Jesus began saying to them, "Pay attention so that no one leads you astray [i.e., from the truth].

Do not be deceived; God will not be fooled. Whatever a person does with his life, he will reap [the results of it].

I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive arguments.

Do not allow anyone to deceive you in any way, for it will not occur until the rebellion comes first and the man of lawlessness becomes evident. [Note: This "rebellion" refers to a significant falling away from the teaching and practice of true Christianity (See I Tim. 4:1), characterized by the rise of an authoritarian religious leader]. This man is doomed to be destroyed

Loved ones, do not believe [the message of] every spirit [i.e., every person claiming to be a teacher], but test the spirits [i.e., require proof that they and their message are genuine] to see whether they represent God [or not], because many false prophets have begun circulating throughout the world.

Cometh

For God's extreme anger is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people who restrain the truth [from being known and obeyed] by their wickedness.

For the wrath of God will come [upon disobedient people] for practicing such things.

Children

You practiced such things when you lived according to the evil ways of this world, and according to the ruler of the [spiritual] powers of the air. [Note: This refers to Satan, whose influence permeates life around us]. He is the [evil] spirit who is now at work in people who are disobedient [to God].