Ephesians 5:17

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

Cross References (17)

  • Romans 12:2 (58)

    Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and ap

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (28)

    Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

  • Colossians 1:9 (25)

    For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with t

  • Ephesians 5:15 (23)

    Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

  • Jeremiah 4:22 (16)

    “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in

  • 1 Peter 4:2 (16)

    Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3 (15)

    Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have

  • Colossians 4:5 (14)

    Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

  • John 7:17 (13)

    If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.

  • Psalms 111:10 (12)

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures

  • Job 28:28 (11)

    And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Deuteronomy 4:6 (9)

    Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of a

  • Proverbs 14:8 (9)

    The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

  • 1 Kings 3:9–12 (8)

    Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is

  • Proverbs 2:5 (8)

    then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

  • Proverbs 23:23 (7)

    Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.

  • Psalms 119:27 (7)

    Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.