Ephesians 5:16

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Genesis 29:7

He said, “Look, it is still broad daylight; it is not time for the animals to be gathered together. Water the sheep, and go, pasture them.”

Psalm 37:19

they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Divide your means seven ways, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may happen on earth.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years draw near when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

Daniel 2:8

The king answered, “I know with certainty that you are trying to gain time because you see the decree from me is firm:

Amos 5:13

Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Matthew 25:17

In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents.

John 12:35

Jesus said to them, “The light is in you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going.

Romans 13:11

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is already the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers;

1 Corinthians 7:26

I think that, in view of the impending crisis, it is good for you to remain as you are.

Galatians 1:4

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

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on the evil day and, having prevailed against everything, to stand firm.

Ephesians 6:15

and lace up your sandals in preparation for the gospel of peace.

Colossians 4:5

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