Ephesians 5:10
always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
11Take no part in deeds of darkness, from which no good can come; on the contrary, expose them.
Cross References
Psalms 19:14May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, Lord, my rock and redeemer.
Romans 12:1I entreat you, then, friends, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.
Philippians 1:10until you are able to appreciate all moral distinctions. And I pray, too, that you may be kept pure and blameless against the day of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:21Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
1 Timothy 5:4But, if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should learn to show proper regard for the members of their own family first, and to make some return to their parents; for that is pleasing in God’s sight.
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 →