Ephesians 5:17
For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.
Darby Translation
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
1 Kings 3:9Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, to discern between good and bad; for who is able to judge this thy numerous people?
Psalms 111:10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.
Proverbs 2:5then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; wisdom, and instruction, and intelligence.
John 7:17If any one desire to practise his will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is of God, or [that] I speak from myself.
Ephesians 5:15See therefore how ye walk carefully, 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 →