Ephesians 5:15

God's Word

So then, be very careful how you live. Don’t live like foolish people but like wise people.

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:10

After David counted the people, his conscience troubled him. David said to the Lord, “I have committed a terrible sin by what I have done. Lord, please forgive me because I have acted very foolishly.”

Job 2:10

He said to her, “You’re talking like a godless fool. We accept the good that God gives us. Shouldn’t we also accept the bad?” Through all this Job’s lips did not utter one sinful word.

Psalm 73:22

I was stupid, and I did not understand. I was like a dumb animal in your presence.

Exodus 23:13

“Be careful ⌞to do⌟ everything I told you. “Never mention the names of other gods or let them be heard on your lips.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

Proverbs 15:21

Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense, but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.

Matthew 10:16

“I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

Matthew 27:24

Pilate saw that he was not getting anywhere. Instead, a riot was breaking out. So Pilate took some water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. He said, “I won’t be guilty of killing this man. Do what you want!”

Matthew 27:4

He said, “I’ve sinned by betraying an innocent man.” They replied, “What do we care? That’s your problem.”

Matthew 8:4

Jesus said to him, “Don’t tell anyone about this! Instead, show yourself to the priest. Then offer the sacrifice Moses commanded as proof to people that you are clean.”

Luke 24:25

Then Jesus said to them, “How foolish you are! You’re so slow to believe everything the prophets said!

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, don’t think like children. When it comes to evil, be like babies, but think like mature people.

Galatians 3:1

You stupid people of Galatia! Who put you under an evil spell? Wasn’t Christ Jesus’ crucifixion clearly described to you?

Galatians 3:3

Are you that stupid? Did you begin in a spiritual way only to end up doing things in a human way?

Ephesians 5:2

Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:33

But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands.

Philippians 1:27

Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I’ll hear all about you. I’ll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings.

Colossians 1:9

For this reason we have not stopped praying for you since the day we heard about you. We ask ⌞God⌟ to fill you with the knowledge of his will through every kind of spiritual wisdom and insight.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟. Make the most of your opportunities.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else.

1 Timothy 6:9

But people who want to get rich keep falling into temptation. They are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires which drown them in destruction and ruin.

Hebrews 12:25

Be careful that you do not refuse to listen when God speaks. Your ancestors didn’t escape when they refused to listen to God, who warned them on earth. We certainly won’t escape if we turn away from God, who warns us from heaven.

James 3:13

Do any of you have wisdom and insight? Show this by living the right way with the humility that comes from wisdom.

1 Peter 1:22

Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.

Revelation 19:10

I bowed at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Don’t do that! I am your coworker and a coworker of the Christians who hold on to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy!”