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15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise,
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Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
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making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
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Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit,
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Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
19 as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts,
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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 to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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