Ephesians 5:16
making the most of every opportunity; for these are evil days.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Take great care, then, how you live – not unwisely but wisely,
17Therefore do not grow thoughtless, but try to understand what the Lord’s will is.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19They will not be shamed in the evil time, in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
Matthew 25:17So, too, the servant who had received the two bags of gold made another two bags.
Acts 11:28One of them, named Agabus, came forward and, under the influence of the Spirit, foretold a great famine that was to spread over all the world – a famine which occurred in the reign of Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26I think, then, that, in view of the time of suffering that has now come upon us, what I have already said is best – that a man should 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 →