Ephesians 5:17 Cross References

Ephesians 5:17

17: Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Romans 12:2

  1. Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.

Ephesians 5:15

  1. So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise.

Colossians 1:9

  1. So we have continued praying for you ever since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you a complete understanding of what he wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise with spiritual wisdom.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

  1. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

  1. Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more.
  2. For you remember what we taught you in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  3. God wants you to be holy, so you should keep clear of all sexual sin.

Jeremiah 4:22

  1. "My people are foolish and do not know me," says the LORD. "They are senseless children who have no understanding. They are clever enough at doing wrong, but they have no talent at all for doing right!"

John 7:17

  1. Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.

Colossians 4:5

  1. Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.

1 Peter 4:2

  1. And you won't spend the rest of your life chasing after evil desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.

Job 28:28

  1. And this is what he says to all humanity: `The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.'"

Psalms 111:10

  1. Reverence for the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. The rewards of wisdom come to all who obey him. Praise his name forever!

1 Kings 3:9

  1. Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great nation of yours?"
  2. The Lord was pleased with Solomon's reply and was glad that he had asked for wisdom.
  3. So God replied, "Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people and have not asked for a long life or riches for yourself or the death of your enemies--
  4. I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding mind such as no one else has ever had or ever will have!

Deuteronomy 4:6

  1. If you obey them carefully, you will display your wisdom and intelligence to the surrounding nations. When they hear about these laws, they will exclaim, `What other nation is as wise and prudent as this!'

Proverbs 2:5

  1. Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God.

Psalms 119:27

  1. Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful miracles.

Proverbs 14:8

  1. The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves.

Proverbs 23:23

  1. Get the truth and don't ever sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and discernment.
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