Ephesians 5:16 “redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

Ephesians 5:16

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

World English Bible

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

American Standard Version

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Geneva Bible 1599

Redeeming ye season: for ye daies are euill.

Darby Translation

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Young's Literal Translation

redeeming the time, because the days are evil;

Bible in Basic English

Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.

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Cross references

“Redeeming”

Colossians 4:5 Galatians 6:10 Romans 13:11 Ecclesiastes 9:10

Colossians 4:5 · BSB

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Romans 13:11 · BSB

And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 · BSB

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

“the days”

Amos 5:13 John 12:35 Ephesians 6:13 Ecclesiastes 12:1 Psalm 37:19 1 Corinthians 7:26

Amos 5:13 · BSB

Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

John 12:35 · BSB

Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Ephesians 6:13 · BSB

Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 · BSB

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”

Psalm 37:19 · BSB

In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.

1 Corinthians 7:26 · BSB

Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.

Also

Galatians 1:4

Galatians 1:4 · BSB

who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

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