Eph 5:17 | JFB | STEP | 17. Wherefore-- seeing that ye need to walk so circumspectly, choosing and using the right opportunity of good. unwise-- a different Greek word from that in . Translate, "foolish," or "senseless." understanding-- not merely knowing as a matter of fact ( ), but knowing with understanding. the will of the Lord-- as to how each opportunity is to be used. The Lord's will, ultimately, is our "sanctification" ( ); and that "in every thing," meantime, we should "give thanks" ( ; compare above, ).

‏ Ephesians 5:17

17. Wherefore--seeing that ye need to walk so circumspectly, choosing and using the right opportunity of good.

unwise--a different Greek word from that in Ep 5:15. Translate, "foolish," or "senseless."

understanding--not merely knowing as a matter of fact (Lu 12:47), but knowing with understanding.

the will of the Lord--as to how each opportunity is to be used. The Lord's will, ultimately, is our "sanctification" (1Th 4:3); and that "in every thing," meantime, we should "give thanks" (1Th 5:18; compare above, Ep 5:10).