Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
18And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.
Proverbs 2:5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
John 7:17If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it be of God, or whether I speak from myself.
Ephesians 5:15Look therefore carefully how ye walk, 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 →