Ephesians 5:15
See to it, then, that you carry on your life carefully; not as foolish, but as wise men.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
In Context
16Buy up opportunity, for the times are evil.
Cross References
Matthew 8:4Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded, as an evidence to them."
Matthew 25:2"And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Matthew 27:24So when Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that on the contrary a riot was threatening, he took water and washed his hands in the presence of the crowd, saying. "I am innocent of the blood of this man; you must answer for it."
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not become children in understanding; be babes in malice, but in understanding become mature men.
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 →