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 advises silence because the time is evil — contrasting with Paul's call to actively redeem the time in the same situation.
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.
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.
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.
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 advises giving generously because disaster is unknown — mirroring the call to make the most of uncertain times.