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Ephesians 5:16
New King James Version
Ephesians 5:16
New King James Version
16 (A)redeeming the time, (B)because the days are evil.
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Ephesians 5:16
New American Standard Bible
Ephesians 5:16
New American Standard Bible
16 [a](A)making the most of your time, because (B)the days are evil.
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- Ephesians 5:16 Lit redeeming the time
Ephesians 5:16
Amplified Bible
Ephesians 5:16
Amplified Bible
16 [a]making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil.
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- Ephesians 5:16 The Greek word in this verse means “buy up at the market place.” Opportunity is regarded as a commodity to be used by believers.
Ephesians 5:16
New International Version
Ephesians 5:16
New International Version
Ephesians 5:16
King James Version
Ephesians 5:16
King James Version
16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
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