Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be all of you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Updated King James Version
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 drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (o. pneuma)
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this your so great a people?
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endures for ever.
Proverbs 2:5Then shall you understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
John 7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
Ephesians 5:15See then that all of you walk circumspectly, not as fools, 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 →