Ephesians 5:15
See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise,
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
In Context
16But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10But David's heart struck him, after the people were numbered: and David said to the Lord: I have sinned very much in what I have done: but I pray thee, O Lord, to take away the iniquity of thy servant, because I have done exceeding foolishly.
Psalms 73:22and I am brought to nothing, and I knew not.
Matthew 8:4And Jesus saith to him: See thou tell no man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them.
Matthew 25:2And five of them were foolish, and five wise.
Matthew 27:24And Pilate seeing that he prevailed nothing, but that rather a tumult was made; taking water washed his hands before the people, saying: I am innocent of the blood of this just man; look you to it.
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, do not become children in sense: but in malice be children, and in sense be perfect.
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 →