Ephesians
“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.”
Ephesians 5:14
Ephesians 5:14 (KJV) speaks to new creation, renewal, and hope in Christ — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
John 10:10“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”
1 Peter 1:3“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
Isaiah 60:1“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2
Common questions
What does Ephesians 5:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 5:14 reads: "Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." The verse speaks to new creation, renewal, and hope in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 5:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." is Ephesians 5:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 5:14?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 5:14 include 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:10, and Romans 12:2. Reading them alongside Ephesians 5:14 deepens the theme of new creation.
How can I pray with Ephesians 5:14?
Read Ephesians 5:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.