Ephesians 5:17
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:17
What Does Ephesians 5:17 Mean?
Ephesians 5:17 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 5:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”1 Thessalonians 5:18“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”Ephesians 5:15“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”1 Thessalonians 4:3“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”Proverbs 14:15“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”1 Chronicles 12:32“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”Jeremiah 4:22“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”1 Peter 4:2“That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.”1 Thessalonians 4:1“Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.”2 Peter 1:5“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”Proverbs 14:8“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”Colossians 4:5“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”John 7:17“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”Philippians 1:9“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”Psalms 111:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”1 Corinthians 14:15“What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Deuteronomy 4:6“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
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