Ephesians 5:6,16 - Compare All Versions

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Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

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

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.

Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.

Let no one deceive you with empty arguments, for God’s wrath  is coming on the disobedient  because of these things.

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

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Don’t let yourselves get taken in by religious smooth talk. God gets furious with people who are full of religious sales talk but want nothing to do with him. Don’t even hang around people like that.

Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ. Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!

See that no one deceives you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

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

Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin], for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience [those who habitually sin]. [Lev 18:24, 25]

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.

Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.