Ephesians 5:10
Proving what is well pleasing to God:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
9For the fruit of the light is in all goodness, and justice, and truth;
11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
Cross References
Psalms 19:14and from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.
Isaiah 58:5Is this such a fast as I have chosen: for a man to afflict his soul for a day? is this it, to wind his head about like a circle, and to spread sackcloth and ashes? wilt thou call this a fast, and a day acceptable to the Lord?
Romans 12:1I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercy of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God, your reasonable service.
Philippians 1:10That you may approve the better things, that you may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:21But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow have children, or grandchildren, let her learn first to govern her own house, and to make a return of duty to her parents: for this is acceptable before God.
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 →