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Ephesians 5:15-17
1599 Geneva Bible
Ephesians 5:15-17
1599 Geneva Bible
15 [a]Take heed therefore that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as (A)wise,
16 [b]Redeeming the season: for the [c]days are evil.
17 (B)Wherefore, be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
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- Ephesians 5:15 The worse and more corrupt that the manners of this world are, the more watchful ought we to be against all occasions, and respect nothing but the will of God.
- Ephesians 5:16 This is a metaphor taken from the merchants: who prefer the least profit that may be, before all their pleasures.
- Ephesians 5:16 The times are troublesome and sharp.
Ephesians 5:15-17
New International Version
Ephesians 5:15-17
New International Version
15 Be very careful, then, how you live(A)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity,(B) because the days are evil.(C) 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.(D)
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