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


In Context

14 wherefore he saith, 'Arouse thyself, thou who art sleeping, and arise out of the dead, and the Christ shall shine upon thee.'

15 See, then, how exactly ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise,

16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil;

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

18 and be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled in the Spirit,

19 speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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