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Ephesians 5:10

Ephesians 5:10
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For it is a shame even to speak of those things,.... This is a reason, why persons should walk as children of light; why they should prove what is acceptable to God; why they should have no fellowship…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord - That is,” Walk as children of light Eph 5:8, thus showing what is acceptable to the Lord.” Rosenmuller supposes that the participle is used here instead of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Proving what is acceptable - By walking in the light - under the influence of the Divine Spirit, according to the dictates of the Gospel, ye shall be able to try, and bring to full proof, that by…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 5:3-20

These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended. Filthy lusts must be…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

proving Testing, by the touchstone of His declared and beloved Will; putting every action, and course of action unreservedly to that proof, and unreservedly approving, in action, all that passes it.…