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Ephesians 5:17

Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs,.... By psalms are meant the Psalms of David, and others which compose the book that goes by that name, for other psalms there are…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Be ye not unwise - Be not fools in the employment of your time, and in your manner of life. Show true wisdom by endeavoring to understand what the will of the Lord is, and then doing it.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Wherefore be ye not unwise - Μη γινεσθε αφρονες· Do not become madmen. Here is a most evident allusion to the orgies of Bacchus, in which his votaries acted like madmen; running about, tossing their…

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

be ye not Lit., become ye not; let not unwatchfulness pull you down.

understanding Better, probably, understand.

what the will of the Lord is "The good, and perfect, and acceptable will of God"…