Ephesians 5:16

New American Bible - revised edition

making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil.

Cross References

Genesis 29:7

Then he said: “There is still much daylight left; it is hardly the time to bring the animals home. Water the sheep, and then continue pasturing them.”

Psalm 37:19

They will not be ashamed when times are bad; in days of famine they will be satisfied.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Make seven, or even eight portions; you know not what misfortune may come upon the earth.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come And the years approach of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Anything you can turn your hand to, do with what power you have; for there will be no work, no planning, no knowledge, no wisdom in Sheol where you are going. The Time of Misfortune Is Not Known.

Daniel 2:8

But the king replied: “I know for certain that you are bargaining for time, since you know what I have decided.

Amos 5:13

(Therefore at this time the wise are struck dumb for it is an evil time.)

Matthew 25:17

Likewise, the one who received two made another two.

John 12:35

Jesus said to them, “The light will be among you only a little while. Walk while you have the light, so that darkness may not overcome you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where he is going.

Romans 13:11

And do this because you know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed;

1 Corinthians 7:26

So this is what I think best because of the present distress: that it is a good thing for a person to remain as he is.

Galatians 1:4

who gave himself for our sins that he might rescue us from the present evil age in accord with the will of our God and Father,

Galatians 6:10

So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. Final Appeal.

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground.

Ephesians 6:15

and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.