Ephesians 5:17
For this cause, do not become foolish, but have discernment as to what is the will of the Lord;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16Buying out for yourselves the opportunity, because, the days, are evil;
18And be not getting drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be getting filled in Spirit;—
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Wilt thou, then, give unto thy servant, a heart that hearkeneth, to judge thy people, to discern between good and bad,—for who is able to judge this thine honoured people?
Psalms 111:10The beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, Good discretion, have all that do them, His praise, endureth for aye.
Proverbs 2:5Then, shalt thou understand the reverence of Yahweh, and, the knowledge of God, shalt thou find.
Proverbs 23:23Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, and understanding.
John 7:17If any one intend, his will, to do, he shall get to know concerning the teaching—whether it is, of God, or, I, from myself, am speaking,
Ephesians 5:15Be taking heed, therefore, exactly how ye are walking,—not as unwise, but as wise,—
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 →