Ephesians 5:10
proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
9(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
11And have no society with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather rebuke them.
Cross References
Romans 12:1I BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Philippians 1:10that ye may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn as their first duty to shew their piety towards their own family, and make a grateful return to their progenitors: for this is becoming and acceptable before 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 →