Then Jacob said, ‘Look, it is still broad daylight. It’s not time for the animals to be gathered. Water the flock, then go out and let them graze.’
Ephesians 5:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised making the most of the time, , because the days are evil. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. American Standard Version (1901) redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Common English Bible Take advantage of every opportunity because these are evil times. Catholic Public Domain Version but like the wise: atoning for this age, because this is an evil time. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil. |
Then Jacob said, ‘Look, it is still broad daylight. It’s not time for the animals to be gathered. Water the flock, then go out and let them graze.’
Give a portion to seven or even to eight, for you don’t know what disaster may happen on earth.
So remember your Creator in the days of your youth: Before the days of adversity come, and the years approach when you will say, ‘I have no delight in them’;
Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
The king replied, ‘I know for certain you are trying to gain some time, because you see that my word is final.
Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent , at such a time, for the days are evil.
Jesus answered, ‘The light will be with you only a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that darkness doesn’t overtake you. The one who walks in darkness doesn’t know where he’s going.
Besides this, since you know the time, it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep, because now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
Because of the present distress, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is.
who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
For this reason take up the full armour of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.