Paul, Letter to the Ephesians, Ephesians 5:8
ἦτε γάρ ποτε σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς ἐν κυρίῳ· ὡς τέκνα φωτὸς περιπατεῖτε
Walk as children of light.
Paul, Letter to the Ephesians, Ephesians 5:8
What it means
Paul tells his readers they once were darkness and now are light. Identity comes first, then the walk follows. Live like who you already are.
The source
"Walk as children of light." Paul, Letter to the Ephesians said it in Ephesians 5:8. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
"ὡς τέκνα φωτὸς περιπατεῖτε"Original Greek, Ephesians 5:8. Text read at github.com.
Who said it
The New Testament (1st century AD). The Gospels, the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John, and Revelation. Every line is our own translation from the Koine Greek of the Byzantine text, set beside the King James wording.
Questions
- What does "Walk as children of light." mean?
- Paul tells his readers they once were darkness and now are light. Identity comes first, then the walk follows. Live like who you already are.
- Who said "Walk as children of light."?
- Paul, Letter to the Ephesians (1st century AD). Source: Ephesians 5:8.
- What is the original Greek?
- ὡς τέκνα φωτὸς περιπατεῖτε. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
- Is "Walk as children of light." on a shirt?
- Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.
Cite this line
"Walk as children of light." (Paul, Letter to the Ephesians, Ephesians 5:8, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/walk-as-children-of-light
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More from The New Testament
- The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.John 1:5
- Nothing is impossible with God.Luke 1:37
- Suffering builds endurance. Endurance builds character. Character builds hope.Romans 5:3-4
- All things work together for good for those who love God.Romans 8:28
- If God is for us, who can be against us?Romans 8:31
- In all these things we are more than conquerors.Romans 8:37
