Ephesians 5:17

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ephesians 5:17

BSB

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

AKJV

Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

CPDV

For this reason, do not choose to be imprudent. Instead, understand what is the will of God.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For this be not foolish, but understanding what the will of the Lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ephesians 5:17

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Commentary for Ephesians 5:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ephesians 5:17

Summary

Understand and pursue God's revealed intentions.

Event

Call to discern divine intention

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD