Ephesians 5:15
Be taking heed, therefore, exactly how ye are walking,—not as unwise, but as wise,—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
In Context
16Buying out for yourselves the opportunity, because, the days, are evil;
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10And the heart of David smote him, after he had reckoned up the people,—and David said unto Yahweh—I have sinned greatly, in what I have done, Now, therefore, O Yahweh, take away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant, for I have done very foolishly.
Psalms 73:22But, I, was brutish, and could not perceive, Like the beasts, had I become before thee.
Matthew 8:4And Jesus saith unto him, Mind! tell, no one,—but withdraw, thyself, shew to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses directed, for a witness unto them.
Matthew 25:2Now, five of them, were foolish, and, five, prudent.
Matthew 27:24And Pilate, seeing, that, nothing, it availed, but rather, a tumult, was arising, taking water, washed his hands of it before the multitude, saying—Innocent, am I, of the blood of this man,—Ye, shall see to it for yourselves.
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren! do not become children, in your understandings; but, in baseness, become babes, while, in your understandings, ye become, full-grown.
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 →