Ephesians 5:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁶ making the most of the time,  , because the days are evil.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Take advantage of every opportunity because these are evil times.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ but like the wise: atoning for this age, because this is an evil time.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁶ But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:16 Tagairtí Cros

Genesis 29:7

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.’

Ecclesiastes 11:2

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

Ecclesiastes 12:1

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’;

Ecclesiastes 9:10

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.

Daniel 2:8

The king replied, ‘I know for certain you are trying to gain some time, because you see that my word is final.

Amos 5:13

Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent  , at such a time, for the days are evil.

Matthew 25:17

In the same way the man with two earned two more.

John 12:35

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.

Romans 13:11

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.

1 Corinthians 7:26

Because of the present distress, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is.

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

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work  for the good  of all, especially for those who belong to the household  of faith.

Ephesians 6:13

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.

Ephesians 6:15

and your feet sandalled with readiness for the gospel of peace.

Colossians 4:5

Act wisely towards outsiders, making the most of the time.