Ephesians 5:17

New Century Version

So do not be foolish but learn what the Lord wants you to do.

Cross References

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom; to stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord; those who obey his orders have good understanding. He should be praised forever.

Psalm 119:27

Help me understand your orders. Then I will think about your miracles.

Proverbs 14:8

A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand respect for the Lord, and you will find that you know God.

Proverbs 23:23

Learn the truth and never reject it. Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.

Jeremiah 4:22

The Lord says, “My people are foolish. They do not know me. They are stupid children; they don’t understand. They are skillful at doing evil, but they don’t know how to do good.”

John 7:17

If people choose to do what God wants, they will know that my teaching comes from God and not from me.

Romans 12:2

Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Obey these laws carefully, in order to show the other nations that you have wisdom and understanding. When they hear about these laws, they will say, “This great nation of Israel is wise and understanding.”

Colossians 1:9

Because of this, since the day we heard about you, we have continued praying for you, asking God that you will know fully what he wants. We pray that you will also have great wisdom and understanding in spiritual things

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 4:2

Strengthen yourselves so that you will live here on earth doing what God wants, not the evil things people want.