Ephesians 5:12
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.”Ephesians 5:12
What Does Ephesians 5:12 Mean?
Ephesians 5:12 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 5:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 5:3“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;”Romans 2:16“In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.”Ecclesiastes 12:14“For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.”Jeremiah 23:24“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.”Romans 1:26“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:”2 Samuel 12:12“For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.”2 Corinthians 4:2“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.”Proverbs 9:17“Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”Romans 1:24“Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:”1 Peter 4:3“For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:”Revelation 20:12“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.”Exodus 23:13“And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.”Luke 12:1“In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.”Ezekiel 8:12“Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.”1 Corinthians 14:35“And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.”Genesis 39:11“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”Genesis 38:23“And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.”Leviticus 3:7“If he offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the LORD.”Psalms 53:1“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.”Luke 7:14“And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.”
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