Ephesians 5:16
but like the wise, who purchase their opportunity; because the days are evil.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15See therefore, that ye walk circumspectly; not like the simple,
17Therefore, be not lacking in understanding; but understand ye what is the pleasure of God.
Cross References
Matthew 25:17And likewise: the one of two talents, by trading gained two more.
Acts 11:28And one of them whose name was Agabus, stood up and informed them, by the Spirit, that there would be a great famine in all the country. And that famine occurred in the days of Claudius Caesar.
1 Corinthians 7:26And I think this is suitable, on account of the necessity of the times; it is advantageous 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 →