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


In Context

14 for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise,

16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

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

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:17Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.

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.