Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Majority Standard Bible
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.
18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Proverbs 2:5then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
John 7:17If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, 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 →