Ephesians 5:17
Wherfore be ye not vnwyse but vnderstonde what the will of the Lorde is
Tyndale New Testament
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16redemynge the tyme: for the dayes are evyll.
18and be not dronke with wyne wherin is excesse: but be fulfilled with the sprete
Cross References
John 7:17If eny man will do his will he shall knowe of the doctrine whether it be of God or whether I speake of my selfe.
Ephesians 5:15Take hede therfore that ye walke circuspectly: not as foles: but as wyse
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 →