Ephesians 5:17

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Job 28:28

To man He said: ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

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

Psalm 119:27

Make me understand the way of Your precepts, so shall I meditate on Your wondrous works.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 2:5

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

Proverbs 23:23

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

Jeremiah 4:22

“For My people are foolish, they have not known Me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”

John 7:17

If any man desires to do His will, he shall know whether the teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and complete will of God.

Ephesians 5:15

See then that you walk carefully, not as fools, but as wise men,

Deuteronomy 4:6

Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these statutes, and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

Colossians 1:9

For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Peter 4:2

so that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh serving human desires, but the will of God.