Ephesians 5:16

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Redeeming {G1805} the time {G2540}, because {G3754} the days {G2250} are {G1526} evil {G4190}.

Use your time well, for these are evil days.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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Cross-References

  • Colossians 4:5 (48 votes)

    ¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

  • Amos 5:13 (29 votes)

    Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it [is] an evil time.

  • John 12:35 (28 votes)

    Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

  • Ecclesiastes 12:1 (20 votes)

    ¶ Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

  • Ephesians 6:13 (20 votes)

    Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

  • Galatians 6:10 (19 votes)

    As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

  • Romans 13:11 (17 votes)

    ¶ And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.