Ephesians 5:15
Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise,
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
In Context
14Therefore he says, “Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10David’s heart struck him after he had counted the people. David said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in that which I have done. But now, the LORD, put away, I beg you, the iniquity of your servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
Psalms 73:22I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.
Matthew 8:4Jesus said to him, “See that you tell nobody; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
Matthew 25:2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Matthew 27:24So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it.”
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, don’t be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts 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 →