Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Therefore watch carefully how ye walk, not as unwise but as wise,
17Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil, and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Ecclesiastes 11:2Give a portion to seven, yea, even to eight, for thou know not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Daniel 2:8The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing has gone from me.
Matthew 25:17And likewise also the man of the two gained two others.
Acts 11:28And one of them named Agabus, after standing up, signified by the Spirit there was going be a great famine in the whole world, which also happened under Claudius Caesar.
1 Corinthians 7:26I suppose therefore this to be good because of the present distress, that it is good for a man to be this way:
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →