Ephesians 5:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
What this verse means
A short, plain-language explanation of Ephesians 5:16 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
Compare translations
BSBPD
“redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“redeeming the time, because the days are evil;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Ephesians 5:16 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 29:7“Look,” said Jacob, “it is still broad daylight; it is not yet time to gather the livestock. Water the sheep and take them back to pasture.”
- Psalms 37:19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
- Ecclesiastes 11:2Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.
- Ecclesiastes 12:1Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
- Daniel 2:8The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time, because you see that my word is final.
- Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
- Matthew 25:17Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
- John 12:35Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
- Acts 11:28One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.)
- Romans 13:11And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
- 1 Corinthians 7:26Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.
- 1 Corinthians 7:29What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;
- Galatians 1:4who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- Ephesians 6:13Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
- Ephesians 6:15and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
- Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).
Keep exploring