Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ephesians 5:12

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12. The Greek order is, "For the things done in secret by them, it is a shame even to speak of." The "for" gives his reason for "not naming" (compare Ephesians 5:3 ) in detail the works of darkness, whereas he describes definitely ( Ephesians 5:3- : ) "the fruit of the light" [BENGEL]. "Speak of," I think, is used here as "speaking of without reproving, " in contrast to "even reprove them." Thus the "for" expresses this, Reprove them, for to speak of them without reproving them, is a shame ( Ephesians 5:3 ). Thus "works of darkness " answers to "things done in secret. " return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-13" class="com-number"

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