BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light
Ephesians 5:8
Ephesians 5:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
8for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light
Amplified Bible (AMP)
8For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
American Standard Version (ASV)
8for ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light
Geneva Bible (GNV)
8For ye were once darkenesse, but are nowe light in the Lord: walke as children of light,
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
8For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
8At one time you were in the dark. But now you are in the light because of what the Lord has done. Live like children of the light.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
8Once your minds were completely in the dark. But now you belong to the Lord. As a result, you have become full of light. So now you must live as people who belong to the light.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
8for you were once darkness, and now light in the Lord; walk as children of light,