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Ephesians 5:17

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God's will and callingWisdomGuidance and decisions

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

16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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

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

19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

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BSB
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
KJV
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
WEB
Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
ASV
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
DARBY
For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.
BLB
Because of this, do not be foolish, but understand what [is] the will of the Lord.
ÅB
Derfor, vær ikke dårer, men forstå hva Herrens vilje er!
OTB
Derfor, vær ikke tåpelige, men søk å forstå hva Herrens vilje er.
B1930
Derfor, vær ikke dårer, men forstå hvad Herrens vilje er!

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Cross references

  • Romans 12:2

    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.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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

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  • Colossians 1:9

    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,

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  • Ephesians 5:15

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

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  • Jeremiah 4:22

    “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.”

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  • 1 Peter 4:2

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

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  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3

    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.

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  • Colossians 4:5

    Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

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