16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.


In Context

13 But all things having their true character exposed by the light are made manifest; for that which makes everything manifest is light.

14 Wherefore he says, Wake up, thou that sleepest, and arise up from among the dead, and the Christ shall shine upon thee.

15 See therefore how ye walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise,

16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.

18 And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit,

Ephesians 5:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:16But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:16redeeming the time, because the days are evil;