Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
Ecclesiastes 11:2Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.
Daniel 2:8The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time, because you see that my word is final.
Matthew 25:17Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
Acts 11:28One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.)
1 Corinthians 7:26Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain 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 →