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Ephesians 5:17

WEB

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

KJV

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

BSB

17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lords will is.

FBV

17So don't be ignorant—find out what the Lord's will is.

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Extra References

Romans 12:2

2Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.


1 Thessalonians 5:18

18In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.


Colossians 1:9

9For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,


Ephesians 5:15

15Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise,


Jeremiah 4:22

22For my people are foolish. They don’t know me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are skillful in doing evil, but they don’t know how to do good.”


1 Peter 4:2

2that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.


1 Thessalonians 4:1-3

1Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more. 2For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,


Colossians 4:5

5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.


John 7:17

17If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God or if I am speaking from myself.


Psalms 111:10

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!