Ephesians 5:10
approving what is well-pleasing to the Lord.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
In Context
11And have no communion with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
Cross References
Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, and well-pleasing to God, as your rational service.
Philippians 1:10that ye may try things that differ, that ye may be sincere and without offence until the day of Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:21yet try all things, and hold fast that which is good.
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let these learn first to shew piety at home, and to make suitable returns to their parents: for this is becoming, and 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 →