Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise,
17Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Cross References
Psalms 37:19They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Ecclesiastes 11:2Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; for you don’t know what evil will be on the earth.
Daniel 2:8The king answered, “I know of a certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see the thing has gone from me.
Matthew 25:17In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two.
Acts 11:28One of them named Agabus stood up and indicated by the Spirit that there should be a great famine all over the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26Therefore I think that because of the distress that is on us, it’s 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 →