Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not grow thoughtless, but try to understand what the Lord’s will is.

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In The King James Version

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

In Context

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

18Do not drink wine to excess, for that leads to profligacy; but seek to be filled with the Spirit of God, and speak to one another in psalms and hymns and sacred songs.

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Cross References

Psalms 111:10Reverence for the Lord is the beginning of wisdom those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.

John 7:17If anyone has the will to do God’s will, they will find out whether my teaching is from God, or whether I speak on my own authority.

Ephesians 5:15Take great care, then, how you live – not unwisely but wisely,

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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