Ephesians 5:16 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹⁶ making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Take advantage of every opportunity because these are evil times.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ but like the wise: atoning for this age, because this is an evil time.

Ephesians 5:16 Cross References

Matthew 25:17

In the same way, the man who had received the two talents also earned two more.

John 12:35

Jesus said to them, “The light is with you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Romans 13:11

And do this, knowing that the hour has now come for us to be awakened from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

1 Corinthians 7:26

I think it is good then, on account of the present distress, for a man to remain as he is.

Galatians 1:4

who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, and especially to those of the household of faith.

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to resist the enemy on the day of evil, and after you have done everything, to stand firm.

Ephesians 6:15

and shodding your feet with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.