Ephesians 5:17
For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.
18And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Give your servant, then, a wise heart for judging your people, able to see what is good and what evil; for who is able to be the judge of this great people?
Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.
Proverbs 2:5Then the fear of the Lord will be clear to you, and knowledge of God will be yours.
Proverbs 23:23Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.
John 7:17If any man is ready to do God's pleasure he will have knowledge of the teaching and of where it comes from--from God or from myself.
Ephesians 5:15Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;
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 →