Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury; but be ye filled with the holy Spirit,
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, and discern between good and evil. For who shall be able to judge this people, thy people which is so numerous?
Psalms 111:10the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.
Proverbs 2:5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and shalt find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 23:23Buy truth, and do not sell wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
John 7:17If any man do the will of him; he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
Ephesians 5:15See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise,
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 →