Ephesians 5:10 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And try to learn [in your experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [let your lives be constant proofs of what is most acceptable to Him].

American Standard Version (1901)

proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;

Common English Bible

Therefore, test everything to see what’s pleasing to the Lord,

Catholic Public Domain Version

affirming what is well-pleasing to God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Proving what is well pleasing to God:

Ephesians 5:10 Cross References

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.

Proverbs 21:3

To do justice and judgement Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Isaiah 58:5

Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?

Jeremiah 6:20

To what purpose cometh there to me frankincense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing unto me.

Romans 14:18

For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

Philippians 1:10

so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

Philippians 4:18

But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Colossians 1:10

to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

1 Thessalonians 5:21

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

1 Timothy 2:3

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

1 Timothy 5:4

But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to shew piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Hebrews 12:28

Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe:

1 Peter 2:20

For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

1 Peter 2:5

ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Samuel 17:39

And David girded his sword upon his apparel, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.