17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 3-20)These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended. Filthy lusts must be suppressed, in order to the supporting of holy love. Walk in love , and shun fornication and all uncleanness. Fornication is folly committed between unmarried persons. All uncleanness includes all other so…
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