Ephesians 5:17
For this reason do not be thoughtless, but learn to know what the Lord’s will is.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16Buy up opportunity, for the times are evil.
18Do not be drunk with wine, in which is riotous living, but drink deep in the Spirit,
Cross References
John 7:17"If any one wills to do God’s will he shall know concerning my teaching, whether it is from God, or I speak my own authority. "Dedicate them in thy truth; thy word is truth.
Ephesians 5:15See to it, then, that you carry on your life carefully; not as foolish, but as wise 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 →