Ephesians 5:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

These are evil times, so make every minute count.

Cross References

Genesis 29:7

Jacob told them, “Look, the sun is still high up in the sky, and it's too early to bring in the rest of the flocks. Water your sheep and take them back to the pasture.”

Psalm 37:19

They won't be in trouble when times are bad, and they will have plenty when food is scarce.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Share what you have with seven or eight others, because you never know when disaster may strike.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Keep your Creator in mind while you are young! In years to come, you will be burdened down with troubles and say, “I don't enjoy life any more.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Work hard at whatever you do. You will soon go to the world of the dead, where no one works or thinks or reasons or knows anything.

Daniel 2:8

The king replied, “You're just stalling for time,

Amos 5:13

Times are so evil that anyone with good sense will keep quiet.

Matthew 25:17

The servant who had two thousand coins did the same with his money and earned two thousand more.

John 12:35

Jesus answered, “The light will be with you for only a little longer. Walk in the light while you can. Then you won't be caught walking blindly in the dark.

Romans 13:11

You know what sort of times we live in, and so you should live properly. It is time to wake up. You know that the day when we will be saved is nearer now than when we first put our faith in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:26

We are now going through hard times, and I think it is best for you to stay as you are.

Galatians 1:4

Christ obeyed God our Father and gave himself as a sacrifice for our sins to rescue us from this evil world.

Galatians 6:10

We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:13

So put on all the armour that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.

Ephesians 6:15

Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet.

Colossians 4:5

When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.