Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, New Living Translation So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. English Standard Version Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, Berean Standard Bible Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, Berean Literal Bible Therefore carefully take heed how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, King James Bible See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, New King James Version See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, New American Standard Bible So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, NASB 1995 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, NASB 1977 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, Legacy Standard Bible Therefore look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, Amplified Bible Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], Christian Standard Bible Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— Holman Christian Standard Bible Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— American Standard Version Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; Contemporary English Version Act like people with good sense and not like fools. English Revised Version Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; GOD'S WORD® Translation So then, be very careful how you live. Don't live like foolish people but like wise people. Good News Translation So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people. International Standard Version So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, Majority Standard Bible Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, NET Bible Therefore be very careful how you live--not as unwise but as wise, New Heart English Bible Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; Webster's Bible Translation See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Weymouth New Testament Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, but as wise. World English Bible Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSee, then, how exactly you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, Berean Literal Bible Therefore carefully take heed how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, Young's Literal Translation See, then, how exactly ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise, Smith's Literal Translation See therefore how ye walk accurately, not as unwise, but as wise, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSee therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise, Catholic Public Domain Version And so, brothers, see to it that you walk cautiously, not like the foolish, New American Bible Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, New Revised Standard Version Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWatch therefore, that you live a glorious life, not as foolish men, but as wise men, Aramaic Bible in Plain English See therefore that you walk honorably, not as the fools, but as the wise, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSee, then, that you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise men, Godbey New Testament Therefore see how you walk about circumspectly, not as unwise, but wise; Haweis New Testament Take heed, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Mace New Testament See then that you behave circumspectly, and not as fools, but as wise, Weymouth New Testament Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, but as wise. Worrell New Testament Look, therefore, carefully, how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise, Worsley New Testament See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise men: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Children of Light…14So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” 15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.… Cross References Colossians 4:5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Proverbs 4:26-27 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. Proverbs 19:2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 3:21-23 My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. / They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. / Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel, 1 Corinthians 10:12 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. Proverbs 2:11 Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you, 2 Corinthians 6:3 We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. Treasury of Scripture See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, See. Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Matthew 8:4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Matthew 27:4,24 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that… walk. Exodus 23:13 And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. not. 2 Samuel 24:10 And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. Job 2:10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips. Psalm 73:22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. Jump to Previous Act Care Careful Carefully Exactly Fools Live Unwise Walk Watch WiseJump to Next Act Care Careful Carefully Exactly Fools Live Unwise Walk Watch WiseEphesians 5 1. After general exhortations to love;3. to flee sexual immorality; 4. and all uncleanness; 7. not to converse with the wicked; 15. to walk carefully; 18. and to be filled with the Spirit; 22. he descends to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands; 25. and husbands ought to love their wives, 32. even as Christ does his church. Pay careful attention The phrase "Pay careful attention" is translated from the Greek word "βλέπετε" (blepete), which means to see, discern, or perceive. This word implies a vigilant and intentional focus, urging believers to be constantly aware of their spiritual surroundings and the state of their hearts. In a world filled with distractions and temptations, this call to attentiveness is a reminder of the need for spiritual discernment. Historically, the early Christians faced numerous challenges and persecutions, making this exhortation particularly relevant as they navigated their faith amidst adversity. then to how you walk not as unwise but as wise Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Pay carefulἀκριβῶς (akribōs) Adverb Strong's 199: Carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly. attention, Βλέπετε (Blepete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. then, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. to how πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! you walk, περιπατεῖτε (peripateite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. unwise ἄσοφοι (asophoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 781: Unskilled, unwise, foolish. Unwise. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. wise, σοφοί (sophoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4680: Wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever. Akin to saphes; wise. Links Ephesians 5:15 NIVEphesians 5:15 NLT Ephesians 5:15 ESV Ephesians 5:15 NASB Ephesians 5:15 KJV Ephesians 5:15 BibleApps.com Ephesians 5:15 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 5:15 Chinese Bible Ephesians 5:15 French Bible Ephesians 5:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Ephesians 5:15 Therefore watch carefully how you walk not (Ephes. Eph. Ep) |
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