Ephesians 5:15-20
Christian Standard Bible
Consistency in the Christian Life
15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time,[a](A) because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand(B) what the Lord’s will(C) is. 18 And don’t get drunk(D) with wine,(E) which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit:(F) 19 speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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- 5:16 Lit buying back the time
Ephesians 5:15-20
International Standard Version
Wise Behavior
15 So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, 16 making the best use of your time[a] because the times are evil. 17 Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Stop getting[b] drunk with wine, which leads to wild living, but keep on being filled with the Spirit. 19 Then you will recite to one another psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; you will sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts; 20 you will consistently give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah;[c]
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- Ephesians 5:16 Or buying up the time
- Ephesians 5:18 Or Do not get
- Ephesians 5:20 Or Christ
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