Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore, be not ignorant, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
18And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit;
Cross References
John 7:17If any one will do his will, he shall know with respect to the teaching, whether it is of God, or I speak of myself.
Ephesians 5:15See, then, that you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise men,
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 →