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Ephesians 5:15-16 KJV
Ephesians · chapter 5 · verses 15–16 · King James Version
15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.Ephesians 5:15-16 · King James Version
Ephesians 5:15-16 in context
13But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Commentary
Cross references
- Colossians 4:5
- James 3:13
- Philippians 1:27
- 1 Corinthians 14:20
- Proverbs 14:8
- 1 Timothy 6:9
- 1 Peter 1:22
- Matthew 10:16
- Amos 5:13
- John 12:35
- Ephesians 6:13
- Ecclesiastes 12:1
Key words (Strong's)
- circumspectlyakribōsexactly, accurately, diligentlyG199 →
- Redeemingexagorazōto redeem, by payment of a price to recover from the power of another, to ransom, buy…G1805 →
- foolsasophosunwise, foolishG781 →
- walkperipateōto walk, to make one s way, progress to make due use of opportunities, Hebrew for, to…G4043 →
- timekairosdue measure, a measure of time, a larger or smaller portion of time, hence , a fixed and…G2540 →
- dayshēmerathe day, used of the natural day, or the interval between sunrise and sunset, as…G2250 →
- Seeblepōto see, discern, of the bodily eye, with the bodily eye to be possessed of sight, have…G991 →
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These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended. Filthy lusts must be suppressed, in order to the supporting of holy love. Walk in love, and shun fornication and all uncleanness.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 3-20