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

Ephesians 5:15-21

15 So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people.

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,

16 Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days.

16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

17 Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

18 Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit.

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,

19 Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts.

19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,

20 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father.

20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

21 Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ.

21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.