Ephesians
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 5:17
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 5:17 Context
14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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Translation Details for Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is .
Other Translations for Ephesians 5:17
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.
Wherefore be ye not vnwise, but vnderstanding what the will of the Lord is.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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