Ephesians 5:17
On this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16Buy up your opportunities, for these are evil times.
18Do not over-indulge in wine--a thing in which excess is so easy--
Cross References
John 7:17If any one is willing to do His will, he shall know about the teaching, whether it is from God or originates with me.
Ephesians 5:15Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, 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 →