Ephesians 5:16

New Century Version

Use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times.

Cross References

Genesis 29:7

Jacob said, “But look, it is still the middle of the day. It is not time for the sheep to be gathered for the night, so give them water and let them go back into the pasture.”

Psalm 37:19

They will not be ashamed when trouble comes. They will be full in times of hunger.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Invest what you have in several different businesses, because you don’t know what disasters might happen.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator while you are young, before the days of trouble come and the years when you say, “I find no pleasure in them.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever work you do, do your best, because you are going to the grave, where there is no working, no planning, no knowledge, and no wisdom.

Daniel 2:8

King Nebuchadnezzar answered, “I know you are trying to get more time, because you know that I meant what I said.

Amos 5:13

In such times the wise person will keep quiet, because it is a bad time.

Matthew 25:17

In the same way, the servant who had two bags invested them and earned two more.

John 12:35

Then Jesus said, “The light will be with you for a little longer, so walk while you have the light. Then the darkness will not catch you. If you walk in the darkness, you will not know where you are going.

Romans 13:11

Do this because we live in an important time. It is now time for you to wake up from your sleep, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

1 Corinthians 7:26

The present time is a time of trouble, so I think it is good for you to stay the way you are.

Galatians 1:4

Jesus gave himself for our sins to free us from this evil world we live in, as God the Father planned.

Galatians 6:10

When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.

Ephesians 6:13

That is why you need to put on God’s full armor. Then on the day of evil you will be able to stand strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing.

Ephesians 6:15

On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.