Ephesians 5:16

The English Standar Version

making the best use 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, 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

Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might,[2] for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

Daniel 2:8

The king answered and said, "I know with certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see that the word from me is firm --

Amos 5:13

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

Matthew 25:17

So also he who had the two talents made two talents more.

John 12:35

So Jesus said to them, "The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Romans 13:11

Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.

1 Corinthians 7:26

I think that in view of the present[7] distress it is good for a person to remain as he is.

Galatians 1:4

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

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and 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 withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

Ephesians 6:15

and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely[2] toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.