Ephesians:5:8-11
rwp@Ephesians:5:8 @{But now light} (\nun de phs\). Jesus called his disciples the light of the world (Matthew:5:14|).
rwp@Ephesians:5:9 @{The fruit of light} (\ho karpos tou phtos\). Two metaphors (fruit, light) combined. See strkjv@Galatians:5:22| for "the fruit of the Spirit." The late MSS. have "spirit" here in place of "light." {Goodness} (\agathosuni\). Late and rare word from \agathos\. See strkjv@2Thessalonians:1:11; strkjv@Galatians:5:22|.
rwp@Ephesians:5:10 @{Proving} (\dokimazontes\). Testing and so proving.
rwp@Ephesians:5:11 @{Have no fellowship with} (\m sunkoinneite\). No partnership with, present imperative with \m\. Followed by associative instrumental case \ergois\ (works). {Unfruitful} (\akarpois\). Same metaphor of verse 9| applied to darkness (\skotos\). {Reprove} (\elegchete\). Convict by turning the light on the darkness.