Ephesians 5:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:17 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:17 — KJV
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
— Ephesians 5:17 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:17 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 5:17
“He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:17: wherefore, lord
“And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?”
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“And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.”
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“And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. leave: Heb. set, or, place What...: Heb. Wherefore is this?”
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“And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also. displeased...: Heb. was evil in the eyes of the Lord”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:17: wherefore, lord
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