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Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Be ye not foolish (μη γινεσθε αφρονες). "Stop becoming foolish."

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Be ye not unwise. Do not be fools in the employment of your time, and in your manner of life. Show true wisdom by endeavoring to understan…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be you not unwise.—The word here is stronger than in Ephesians 5:15; it is properly senseless, used of "the fool…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is e…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“Therefore” resumes the thought of v.15 with its exhortation to be wise. “Foolish” (GK 933) here is a stronger word than “unwise” in v.15, alluding…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Therefore do not be unwise. He whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates in it day and night ([Reference Psalms …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore be you not unwise
No one would be thought to be unwise, but such are, who do not redeem time, and are igno…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Another remedy against sin is care, or caution, as it is otherwise impossible to maintain purity of heart and life. Time is a talent given to us by…

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