Ephesians 5:10
learning what is acceptable to the Lord;
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
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 participate in the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;
Cross References
Romans 12:1I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Philippians 1:10in order that you may distinguish things that differ, to the end that you may be pure and blameless till the day of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow has children or grand-children, let them learn first to be dutiful to their own family, and to requite their parents; for that is good and 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 →