Parallel Bible results for "Ephesians 5:15-21"

Ephesians 5:15-21

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15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,
19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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