Ephesians 5:15
Look carefully how you live—not as unwise but as wise.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
In Context
16Redeem the time because the days are evil.
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10Then David's heart afflicted him after he had counted the men. So he said to Yahweh, “I have greatly sinned by doing this. Now, Yahweh, take away your servant's guilt, for I have acted very foolishly.”
Psalms 73:22I was ignorant and lacked insight; 1 I was like a senseless animal before you. 1
Matthew 8:4Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to any man. Go on your way, and show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”
Matthew 25:2Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
Matthew 27:24So when Pilate saw that he could not do anything, but instead a riot was starting, he took water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of the blood of this innocent man. See to it yourselves.”
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Rather, in regard to evil, be like infants. But in your thinking be mature.
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 →