Ephesians 5:16

Modern English Version

making the most of the time because the days are evil.

Cross References

Genesis 29:7

He said, “Behold, it is still high day; it is not time for the livestock to be gathered together. Water the sheep, and go and feed them.”

Psalm 37:19

They shall not be ashamed in evil times, and in the days of famine they shall have abundance.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Give a portion to seven, or even eight, investments, for you do not know what calamity might occur on earth.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come and the years draw near when you say, “I have no pleasure in these days and years”;

Ecclesiastes 9:10

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

Daniel 2:8

The king answered, “I know of certainty that you are bargaining for time, because you see that the command from me is firm:

Amos 5:13

Therefore the prudent are silent at such a time, for it is an evil time.

Matthew 25:17

So also, he who had received two gained another two.

John 12:35

Then Jesus said to them, “Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. He who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.

Romans 13:11

Furthermore, knowing the time, now is the moment to awake from sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.

1 Corinthians 7:26

I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress, that it is good for a man to remain as he is.

Galatians 1:4

who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this 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 people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Ephesians 6:15

having your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace,

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.