Ephesians 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:16 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:16 — KJV
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
— Ephesians 5:16 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:16 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 5:16
“And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:16: because, days, evil
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:16: because, days, evil
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:16: time, because, days
“I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:16: because, days, evil
“Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:16: because, days, evil
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