Ephesians 5:16

Ephesians 5:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

165:16 Lit redeeming the timemaking the most of your time, because the days are evil.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16making the most of your time, because the days are evil.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

165:16 The Greek word in this verse means “buy up at the market place.” Opportunity is regarded as a commodity to be used by believers.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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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Make the most of every opportunity. The days are evil.

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