Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Take heed, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
17Therefore be not unwise, but intelligent concerning what is the will of the Lord.
Cross References
Matthew 25:17In the same manner also he that had the two, gained also himself two others.
Acts 11:28And one of them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the spirit that a great famine was coming upon the whole habitable globe: which also came in the reign of Claudius Caesar.
1 Corinthians 7:26I think then that this is becoming, considering our present straits, that it is proper for a man to be thus.
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 →