Ephesians 5:10
proving what is acceptable to the Lord;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
9(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
11and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather indeed convict them.
Cross References
Romans 12:1I exhort you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service:
Philippians 1:10in order that you may distinguish those things which differ; that you may be pure and without offence in the day of Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:21but prove all things; and hold fast to the beautiful;
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
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 →