Ephesians 5:10
proving what is acceptable to the Lord;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 righteousness and truth,--
11and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather also reprove them.
Cross References
Romans 12:1I BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your rational service.
Philippians 1:10in order that ye may approve the things that are most excellent[1:10], that ye may be pure and without offense 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 has children or grand-children, let these learn first to show piety to their own household, and to requite their 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 →