Ephesians 5:17

English Standard Version 2016

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

Cross References

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Colossians 1:9

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Ephesians 5:15

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Jeremiah 4:22

“For my people are foolish; they know me not; they are stupid children; they have no understanding. They are ‘wise’—in doing evil! But how to do good they know not.”

1 Peter 4:2

so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

John 7:17

If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Job 28:28

And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.

Proverbs 2:5

then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Psalm 119:27

Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.