Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15See therefore how ye walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise,
17For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19they shall not be ashamed in the time of evil, and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Ecclesiastes 11:2Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest 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 word is gone forth from me;
Matthew 25:17In like manner also he that [had received] the two, [he also] gained two others.
Acts 11:28and one from among them, by name Agabus, rose up and signified by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over all the inhabited earth, which also came to pass under Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26I think then that this is good, on account of the present necessity, that [it is] good for a man to remain so 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 →