Ephesians 5:17
For this reason, do not choose to be imprudent. Instead, understand what is the will of God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16but like the wise: atoning for this age, because this is an evil time.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Therefore, give to your servant a teachable heart, so that he may be able to judge your people, and to discern between good and evil. For who will be able to judge this people, your people, who are so many?”
Psalms 111:10The sinner will see and become angry. He will gnash his teeth and waste away. The desire of sinners will perish.
Proverbs 2:5then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and you will discover the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 23:23Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.
John 7:17If anyone has chosen to do his will, then he will realize, about the doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I am speaking from myself.
Ephesians 5:15And so, brothers, see to it that you walk cautiously, not like the foolish,
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 →