Ephesians 5:15-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 [a]Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise,(A) 16 making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord. 18 And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,(B) 19 addressing one another [in] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts,(C) 20 giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.(D)
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- 5:15–16, 19–20 The wording is similar to Col 4:5 and Eph 3:16–17.
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