Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Putting to the test what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Holman Bible
discerning
International Standard Version
Determine what pleases the Lord,
A Conservative Version
proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
American Standard Version
proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;
Amplified
trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
An Understandable Version
Then you will demonstrate [or, "learn about"] a life that is very pleasing to the Lord.
Anderson New Testament
learning what is acceptable to the Lord;
Bible in Basic English
Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;
Common New Testament
and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.
Daniel Mace New Testament
consider what is acceptable to the Lord;
Darby Translation
proving what is agreeable to the Lord;
Godbey New Testament
proving what is acceptable to the Lord;
Goodspeed New Testament
you must make sure what pleases the Lord.
John Wesley New Testament
Searching what is acceptable to the Lord.
Julia Smith Translation
Trying what is pleasing to the Lord.
King James 2000
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Lexham Expanded Bible
trying to learn what is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Modern King James verseion
proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Accept that which is pleasing to the Lord,
Moffatt New Testament
verifying what pleases the Lord.
Montgomery New Testament
Examine carefully what is well pleasing to the Lord,
NET Bible
trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.
Noyes New Testament
proving what is acceptable to the Lord;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.
Webster
Proving what is acceptable to the Lord.
Weymouth New Testament
and learn in your own experiences what is fully pleasing to the Lord.
Williams New Testament
you must approve what is pleasing to the Lord.
World English Bible
proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.
Worrell New Testament
proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord;
Worsley New Testament
approving what is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord,
Interlinear
References
Fausets
Word Count of 36 Translations in Ephesians 5:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Light Versus Darkness
9 For, the fruit of the light, is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth, - 10 Putting to the test what is well-pleasing unto the Lord; 11 And be not joining in fellowship in the unfruitful works of darkness, but, rather, be even administering reproof;
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 5:21
But, all things, put to the proof - what is comely, hold ye fast:
1 Samuel 17:39
And David girded his sword above his military coat, but was reluctant to go, for he had not proved them, - so David said unto Saul - I cannot go in these, for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
Psalm 19:14
The words of my mouth, and the soft utterance of my heart, shall come with acceptance, before thee, O Yahweh, my Rock and my Redeemer!
Proverbs 21:3
To do righteousness and justice, is more choice to Yahweh than sacrifice.
Isaiah 58:5
Like this, shall the fast be that I choose, A day for the son of earth to humble his soul? Is it to bow down as a rush his head, And sackcloth and ashes, to spread out? Is it, this, thou wilt call a fast, Or a day of acceptance with Yahweh?
Jeremiah 6:20
What then is it to me that - Frankincense from Shebah come in, or Sweet cane from a land afar off? Your own ascending-offerings, are not acceptable, Nor are, your sacrifices, pleasing to me.
Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a living, holy sacrifice, unto God acceptable, - your rational divine service;
Romans 14:18
For, he that in this doeth service unto the Christ, is acceptable unto God, and approved unto men.
Philippians 1:10
To the end ye may be putting to the test the things that differ, in order that ye may be incorrupt and may give no occasion of stumbling, unto the day of Christ,
Philippians 4:18
But I have all things in full, and have more than enough, I am filled, having welcomed from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, - a fragrance of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing unto God.
1 Timothy 2:3
This, is comely and acceptable before our Saviour God,
1 Timothy 5:4
Howbeit, if, any widow, hath, children or grandchildren, let them be learning - first, unto their own house, to be shewing reverence, and, returns, to be making unto their progenitors; for, this, is acceptable before God;
Hebrews 12:28
Wherefore, seeing that, of a kingdom not to be shaken, we are receiving possession, let us have gratitude - whereby we may be rendering divine service well-pleasingly unto God, with reverence and awe;
1 Peter 2:5
Yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, for a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, well-pleasing unto God through Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 2:20
For what sort of honour is it - if, committing sin, and being buffeted, ye endure it? But, if, doing good, and suffering, ye endure it, this, is thankworthy with God.