Ephesians 5:10
proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
9(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
11and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;
Cross References
Psalms 19:14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.
Isaiah 58:5Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?
Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Philippians 1:10so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:21prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to shew piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
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 →