Ephesians 5:17

Conservative English Version

Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do.

Cross References

Job 28:28

God told us, "Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin."

Psalm 111:10

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.

Psalm 119:27

Help me to understand your teachings, and I will think about your marvelous deeds.

Proverbs 14:8

Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand what it means to respect and to know the LORD God.

Proverbs 23:23

Invest in truth and wisdom, discipline and good sense, and don't part with them.

Jeremiah 4:22

I heard the LORD say, "My people ignore me. They are foolish children who do not understand that they will be punished. All they know is how to sin."

John 7:17

If you really want to obey God, you will know if what I teach comes from God or from me.

Romans 12:2

Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.

Ephesians 5:15

Act like people with good sense and not like fools.

Deuteronomy 4:6

(SEE 4:5)

Colossians 1:9

We have not stopped praying for you since the first day we heard about you. In fact, we always pray that God will show you everything he wants you to do and that you may have all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.

Colossians 4:5

When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

1 Peter 4:2

It means you have turned from your own desires and want to obey God for the rest of your life.