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Ephesians 5:17

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

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ASV

Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

KJV

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

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διὰdiaBecause ofG1223 →
τοῦτοtoutothisG3778 →
μὴmēnotG3361 →
γίνεσθεginesthedo beG1096 →
ἄφρονες,aphronesfoolish,G878 →
ἀλλὰallabutG235 →
συνίετεsunietedo understandG4920 →
τίtiwhatG5101 →
τὸtotheG3588 →
θέλημαthelēmawillG2307 →
τοῦtouof theG3588 →
κυρίου.kuriouLord [is].G2962 →

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Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.1 Thessalonians 5:18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.Colossians 1:9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,1 Thessalonians 4:3For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality;Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.1 Chronicles 12:32From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.Proverbs 14:15The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.1 Peter 4:2Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.Jeremiah 4:22“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”1 Thessalonians 4:1–3Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;John 7:17If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

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The Ascension — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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