Ephesians 5:16
But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise,
17Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19They shall not be confounded in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be filled :
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 for certain that you seek to gain time, since you know that the thing is gone from me.
Matthew 25:17And in like manner he that had received the two, gained other two.
Acts 11:28And one of them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the Spirit, that there should be a great famine over the whole world, which came to pass under Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity, that it is good for a man so to be.
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 →