Ephesians 5:16
Buy up your opportunities, for these are evil times.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, but as wise.
Cross References
Matthew 25:17In the same way he who had the two gained two more.
Acts 11:28one of whom, named Agabus, being instructed by the Spirit, publicly predicted the speedy coming of a great famine throughout the world. (It came in the reign of Claudius.)
1 Corinthians 7:26I think then that, taking into consideration the distress which is now upon us, it is well 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 →