Ephesians 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

World English Bible

Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

American Standard Version

Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore, be ye not vnwise, but vnderstand what the will of the Lord is.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

because of this become not fools, but — understanding what [is] the will of the Lord,

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“be”

Ephesians 5:15 Colossians 4:5

Ephesians 5:15 · BSB

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Colossians 4:5 · BSB

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

“understanding”

Romans 12:2 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Colossians 1:9 Jeremiah 4:22 1 Peter 4:2 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3

Romans 12:2 · BSB

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 · BSB

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:9 · BSB

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Jeremiah 4:22 · BSB

“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”

1 Peter 4:2 · BSB

Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:1–3 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

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