Ephesians 5:16
Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;
17For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19They will not be shamed in the evil time, and in the days when all are in need of food they will have enough.
Ecclesiastes 11:2Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.
Daniel 2:8The king made answer and said, I am certain that you are attempting to get more time, because you see that my decision is fixed;
Matthew 25:17In the same way he who had been given the two got two more.
Acts 11:28And one of them, named Agabus, said publicly through the Spirit that there would be serious need of food all over the earth: which came about in the time of Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.
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 →