Strong's Lexicon Therefore διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. {do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be γίνεσθε (ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. foolish, ἄφρονες (aphrones) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 878: Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. understand συνίετε (syniete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4920: To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord’s Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. will [is]. θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2307: An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleTherefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Young's Literal Translation because of this become not fools, but—understanding what [is] the will of the Lord, Holman Christian Standard Bible So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. New American Standard Bible So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. King James Bible Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is]. Parallel Verses New International Version Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. New Living Translation Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. English Standard Version Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. New American Standard Bible So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. King James Bible Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Holman Christian Standard Bible So don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. International Standard Version Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. NET Bible For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord's will is. American Standard Version Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. English Revised Version Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Young's Literal Translation because of this become not fools, but -- understanding what is the will of the Lord, Cross References Romans 12:2 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. Colossians 1:9 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; 1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Ephesians 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 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