Ephesians 5:10
proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
9(for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
11And do not associate with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead even rebuke them.
Cross References
Psalms 19:14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.
Isaiah 58:5Is such the fast that I have chosen, the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? Will thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to LORD?
Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, your reasonable service.
Philippians 1:10for you to examine the things that are significant. So that ye may be tested by sunlight and not stumbling toward the day of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:21but examine all things. Hold firm the good.
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to be devoted to their own house, and to give back recompense to their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →