17Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.


In Context

14 Wherefore he saith: Rise thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead: and Christ shall enlighten thee.

15 See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise,

16 But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.

18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury; but be ye filled with the holy Spirit,

19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord;

Ephesians 5:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is. ]

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:17Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:17For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:17Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:17Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:17because of this become not fools, but — understanding what is the will of the Lord,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:17Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.