Ephesians 5:16
but like the wise: atoning for this age, because this is an evil time.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15And so, brothers, see to it that you walk cautiously, not like the foolish,
17For this reason, do not choose to be imprudent. Instead, understand what is the will of God.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19For I will announce my iniquity, and I will think about my sin.
Ecclesiastes 11:2Give a portion to seven, and indeed even to eight. For you do not know what evil may be upon the earth in the future.
Daniel 2:8The king answered and said, “I am certain that you are stalling for time because you know that the memory of it has slipped away from me.
Matthew 25:17And similarly, he who had received two gained another two.
Acts 11:28And one of them, named Agabus, rising up, signified through the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over the entire world, which did happen under Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26Therefore, I consider this to be good, because of the present necessity: that it is good for a man to be such as I am.
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 →