Ephesians 5:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

That, х poos (G4459)] - 'see how ye walk,' etc.; comprising the double idea. 'see how ye walk,' and 'that ye walk circumspectly.' The manner, as well as the act, is included. See how ye are walking, with view to your being circumspect in your walk. Compare Colossians 4:5, "Walk in wisdom (answering to, "as wise" here) toward them that are without" (answering to "circumspectly" [akribos]; i:e., correctly, in relation to unbelievers; not giving occasion of stumbling, but edifying all by a consistent walk).

Not as fools ('not as unwise' [ asofoi (G781 )]) but as wise.

Ephesians 5:15

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,