Ephesians 5:16
buying in the opportunity, because the days are evil.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Therefore see how you walk about circumspectly, not as unwise, but wise;
17Therefore be not unwise, but understand whatsoever is the will of the Lord.
Cross References
Matthew 25:17Likewise the one having received two gained two others.
Acts 11:28And one of them by name Agabus, standing up, signified through the Spirit that there is about to be a great famine throughout the whole world: which took place under the reign of Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26But I consider this to be good on account of the present distress, 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 →