Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
wherefore be not imprudent, but consider what is agreeable to the divine will.
New American Standard Bible
So then do not be foolish, but
King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Holman Bible
So don’t be foolish, but understand
International Standard Version
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
A Conservative Version
Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
American Standard Version
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Amplified
Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.
An Understandable Version
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Anderson New Testament
Wherefore, be not ignorant, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Bible in Basic English
For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.
Common New Testament
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Darby Translation
For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Godbey New Testament
Therefore be not unwise, but understand whatsoever is the will of the Lord.
Goodspeed New Testament
So do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
John Wesley New Testament
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Julia Smith Translation
For this be not foolish, but understanding what the will of the Lord.
King James 2000
Therefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because of this do not become foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord [is].
Modern King James verseion
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore, be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Moffatt New Testament
So do not be senseless, but understand what is the Lord's will;
Montgomery New Testament
For this reason do not be thoughtless, but learn to know what the Lord's will is.
NET Bible
For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord's will is.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Noyes New Testament
Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Sawyer New Testament
Be not foolish therefore, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
The Emphasized Bible
For this cause, do not become foolish, but have discernment as to what is the will of the Lord;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Therefore be not unwise, but intelligent concerning what is the will of the Lord.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Therefore do not grow thoughtless, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.
Webster
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Weymouth New Testament
On this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.
Williams New Testament
So stop becoming senseless, but understand what the Lord's will is.
World English Bible
Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Worrell New Testament
For this reason, be not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Worsley New Testament
Wherefore be not thoughtless, but consider what is the will of the Lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
because of this become not fools, but -- understanding what is the will of the Lord,
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 5:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Being Filled By The Spirit
16 weighing the circumstances of the season, because the times are dangerous. 17 wherefore be not imprudent, but consider what is agreeable to the divine will. 18 do not drink to excess, for that tends to dissoluteness, but be regal'd with spiritual entertainments:
Cross References
Romans 12:2
and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.
Colossians 1:9
For this cause, ever since we heard of it, we incessantly pray for you, requesting that you may be endued with respect to the knowledge of his will, with all wisdom and spiritual discernment:
1 Thessalonians 5:18
be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be.
John 7:17
if any man is inclin'd to do his will, he shall know whether the doctrine be from God, or whether I speak from my self.
Ephesians 5:15
See then that you behave circumspectly, and not as fools, but as wise,
Colossians 4:5
Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-3
Finally, my brethren, we intreat and conjure you by the Lord Jesus Christ, to observe the instructions we gave you about your religious conduct, and to make continual progress therein.
1 Peter 4:2
so that for the future he does not pass the rest of this life in gratifying his sensual passions, but in conformity to the divine precepts.