Ephesians 5:10
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
9(For the fruit of the Spirit (o. pneuma) is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
Cross References
Psalms 19:14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Isaiah 58:5Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? will you call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?
Romans 12:1I plead to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that all of you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Philippians 1:10That all of you may approve things that are excellent; that all of you may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before 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 →