New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ephesians 5:10-15 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

10. Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

11. Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness; rather expose them,

12. for it is shameful even to mention the things done by them in secret;

13. but everything exposed by the light becomes visible,

14. for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore, it says:“Awake, O sleeper,and arise from the dead,and Christ will give you light.”

15. Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise,