Ephesians 5:16
but as the wise who redeem their opportunity, because the days are evil.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15See then that you walk vigilantly, not as fools,
17On account of this, be not wanting in mind, but understand what is the will of Aloha.
Cross References
Matthew 25:17Likewise he who (had received) two by trading gained two others.
Acts 11:28And one of them arose whose name was Agabos: and he made known to them by the Spirit that a great famine would be in all the land. And that famine was in the days of Claudios Caesar.
1 Corinthians 7:26And I consider that this is good, on account of the necessity of the time, that it is expedient 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 →