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Eph 5:12. Γὰρ, for) The reason why he speaks indefinitely, Eph 5:11, of the works of darkness, whereas he described definitely the fruit of light, Eph 5:9. At the same time the kindness, the justice, the wholesomeness of the reproving of them, are distinctly shown from this circumstance.-κρυφῇ, secretly) in avoidance of the light, and most frequently.-ὑπʼ αὐτῶν) by them, who are in darkness.-αἰσχρὸν, it is a shame) Writing rather familiarly to the Corinthians, he names them; in like manner to the Romans, because it was necessary; here however he acts with greater dignity.-καὶ) even to speak of, much less to do them.-λέγειν, to speak of) They may be judged by their contraries [Eph 5:9], goodness, righteousness, truth.