Ephesians 5:16

New English Translation

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Cross References

Genesis 29:7

Then Jacob said, “Since it is still the middle of the day, it is not time for the flocks to be gathered. You should water the sheep and then go and let them graze some more.”

Psalm 37:19

They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Divide your merchandise among seven or even eight investments, for you do not know what calamity may happen on earth.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

So remember your Creator in the days of your youth – before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

Daniel 2:8

The king replied, “I know for sure that you are attempting to gain time, because you see that my decision is firm.

Amos 5:13

For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Matthew 25:17

In the same way, the one who had two gained two more.

John 12:35

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

Romans 13:11

And do this because we know the time, that it is already the hour for us to awake from sleep, for our salvation is now nearer than when we became believers.

1 Corinthians 7:26

Because of the impending crisis I think it best for you to remain as you are.

Galatians 1:4

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

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

Ephesians 6:13

For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.

Ephesians 6:15

by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.