Ephesians 5:16
Buying out for yourselves the opportunity, because, the days, are evil;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Be taking heed, therefore, exactly how ye are walking,—not as unwise, but as wise,—
17For this cause, do not become foolish, but have discernment as to what is the will of the Lord;
Cross References
Psalms 37:19They shall not be ashamed in the time of calamity, and, in the days of famine, shall they be filled.
Ecclesiastes 11:2Give a portion to seven, yea even to eight,—for thou canst not know, what there shall be of misfortune, upon the earth.
Daniel 2:8The king answered and said, Of a certainty, I know, that, time, ye, would gain,—merely because ye see that, unalterable, from me, is the word:
Matthew 25:17Likewise, he of the two, gained other two:
Acts 11:28And one from among them, by name Agabus, rising up, gave a sign, through means of the Spirit, that, a great famine, was coming over all the inhabited earth; which, indeed, came to pass under Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26I consider this, then, to be, good, in the circumstances, by reason of the existing 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 →