Devine Scripture

Ephesians 5:17

Ephesians chapter 5 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

v.17This passage

v.18And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 12:2

    And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

  • Colossians 1:9

    For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

  • Colossians 4:5

    Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

  • John 7:17

    If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

  • 1 Peter 4:2

    that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.