Ephesians 5:17
Therefore be not unwise, but understand whatsoever is the will of the Lord.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16buying in the opportunity, because the days are evil.
18Be not drunk with wine, in which there is riot, but be ye filled with the Spirit;
Cross References
John 7:17if any one may will to do His will, he shall know concerning the teaching, whether it is of God, or I speak for myself.
Ephesians 5:15Therefore see how you walk about circumspectly, not as unwise, but wise;
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 →