Ephesians 5:17

In 9 translations

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.

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

διὰ τοῦτο μὴ γίνεσθε ἄφρονες, ἀλλὰ συνίετε τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ κυρίου·

RP2018

Διὰ τοῦτο μὴ γίνεσθε ἄφρονες, ἀλλὰ συνιέντες τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ κυρίου.

TR-Boyd

Διὰ τοῦτο μὴ γίνεσθε ἄφρονες, ἀλλὰ συνιέντες τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Κυρίου.

SCR1894

δια τουτο μη γινεσθε αφρονες αλλα συνιεντες τι το θελημα του κυριου

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• Romans 12:2Do 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 5:18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
• Colossians 1:9For 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,
• Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
• 1 Peter 4:2Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
• 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.”
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3Finally, 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. For you know…
• Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
• John 7:17If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
• Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
• Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
• 1 Kings 3:9–12Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this…
• Proverbs 2:5then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
• Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.

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