Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16buying up for yourselves opportunities, because the days are evil.
18And be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled with the Spirit,
Cross References
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.
Proverbs 2:5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; Buy wisdom and instruction and understanding.
John 7:17If any one is desirous to do his will, he will know concerning the teaching, whether it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.
Ephesians 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly; not as unwise men, 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 →