Ephesians 5:15

Take great care, then, how you live – not unwisely but wisely,

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See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

In Context

14For everything that has its true character made manifest is clear as light. And that is why it is said – ‘Sleeper, awake! Arise from the dead, and the Christ will give you light!’

16making the most of every opportunity; for these are evil days.

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Cross References

Psalms 73:22show how dull I was and stupid just like a beast before you.

Matthew 8:4and then Jesus said to him, “Be careful not to say a word to anyone, but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift directed by Moses, as evidence of your cure.”

Matthew 25:2Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.

Matthew 27:24When Pilate saw that his efforts were unavailing, but that, on the contrary, a riot was beginning, he took some water, and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying as he did so, “I am not answerable for this bloodshed; you must see to it yourselves.”

1 Corinthians 14:20My friends, do not show yourselves children in understanding. In wickedness be infants, but in understanding show yourselves adults.

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 →

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