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14 and whatever is made visible is light. Therefore, it is said,[a]

“Awake, O sleeper!
    Rise from the dead,
    and Christ will shine on you.”

15 Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. 16 Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 5:14 It is said: the text cited was probably taken from an early Christian liturgical hymn (see also Isa 26:19; 60:1).

14 This is why it is said:

“Wake up, sleeper,(A)
    rise from the dead,(B)
    and Christ will shine on you.”(C)

15 Be very careful, then, how you live(D)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity,(E) because the days are evil.(F)

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