Ephesians 5:17
Therefore, be not lacking in understanding; but understand ye what is the pleasure of God.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16but like the wise, who purchase their opportunity; because the days are evil.
18And be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness; but be ye filled with the spirit.
Cross References
John 7:17He that wisheth to do his pleasure, will understand my doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I speak from my own pleasure.
Ephesians 5:15See therefore, that ye walk circumspectly; not like the simple,
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 →