Ephesians 5:15
And so, brothers, see to it that you walk cautiously, not like the foolish,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
In Context
16but like the wise: atoning for this age, because this is an evil time.
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10Then the heart of David struck him, after the people were numbered. And David said to the Lord: “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But I pray that you, O Lord, may take away the iniquity of your servant. For I have acted very foolishly.”
Psalms 73:22Rise up, O God, judge your own case. Call to mind the accusations against you, which are made by the foolish all day long.
Matthew 8:4And Jesus said to him: “See to it that you tell no one. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses instructed, as a testimony for them.”
Matthew 25:2But five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.
Matthew 27:24Then Pilate, seeing that he was able to accomplish nothing, but that a greater tumult was occurring, taking water, washed his hands in the sight of the people, saying: “I am innocent of the blood of this just man. See to it yourselves.”
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not choose to have the minds of children. Instead, be free of malice like infants, but be mature in your minds.
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 →