Ephesians 5:16

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Cross-reference

In Ephesians 6:13, the same context of 'evil day' calls for taking up God's armor — linking redeeming time to spiritual preparedness.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 urges remembering God before 'evil days' come — directly reinforcing the urgency of acting while time remains.

Amos 5:13 Contrast

Amos 5:13 advises silence because the time is evil — contrasting with Paul's call to actively redeem the time in the same situation.

John 12:35 Parallel

John 12:35 urges walking in the light while it lasts — a parallel call to urgent action before darkness overtakes, like redeeming the time.

Romans 13:11 urges waking up because salvation is nearer. Both emphasize eschatological urgency for redeeming time.

In 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Paul urges living with urgency because time is short and the world is passing away, echoing the call to redeem the time.

Galatians 6:10 urges doing good as opportunity arises. Both call for using time wisely for good deeds.

Colossians 4:5 uses the exact phrase 'making the best use of the time' in a parallel exhortation about walking in wisdom.

Psalm 90:12 Parallel

In Psalm 90:12, Moses prays to number our days to gain wisdom—directly parallel to redeeming time by recognizing life's brevity and evil days.

John 9:4 Parallel

In John 9:4, Jesus urges working while it is day because night comes—directly paralleling the urgency to redeem time while the days are evil.

Acts 17:21 Contrast

In Acts 17:21, the Athenians spend their time on novelty—a clear contrast to redeeming time wisely as Paul commands.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 urges doing with might because no work in Sheol. Both emphasize using time now, but different reasons.

Ecclesiastes 11:2 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 11:2 advises giving generously because disaster is unknown — mirroring the call to make the most of uncertain times.