"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." — Ephesians 5:16

Ephesians 5:16 · KJV

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

— Ephesians 5:16

Verse 15

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Verse 17

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord {is}.

Ephesians 5 — Context

Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. {he: or, it}

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord {is}.

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

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

Amos 5:13

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

John 12:35

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.

Ephesians 6:13

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. {having...: or, having overcome all}

Ecclesiastes 12:1

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;

Galatians 6:10

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

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.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do {it} with thy might; for {there is} no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.