Ephesians 5:17

“Wherefore be ye not vnwise, but vnderstanding what the will of the Lord is.”

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Other Translations for Ephesians 5:17

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].
- King James Version

So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.
- Basic English Bible

For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.
- Darby Bible

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
- Webster's Bible

On this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.
- Weymouth Bible

Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- World English Bible

Therfor nyle ye be maad vnwise, but vndurstondynge which is the wille of God.
- Wycliffe Bible

because of this become not fools, but -- understanding what [is] the will of the Lord,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for Ephesians 5:17

Wesley's Notes for Ephesians 5:17

5:17 What the will of the Lord is - In every time, place, and circumstance.


People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 5:17


Eph 5:17 Be ye not unwise. That is, so foolish as to not understand the will of the Lord.

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