Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15See to it then, how ye walk with exactness, not as unwise, but as wise,
17Therefore be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Cross References
Matthew 25:17Likewise also he that received the two gained other two.
Acts 11:28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be a great dearth over all the world; which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.
1 Corinthians 7:26I consider therefore that this is good on account of 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 →