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Berean Standard Bible

“redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

Ephesians 5:16

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Study note

Paul urges believers to walk wisely rather than foolishly, contrasting the light in which they now live with the darkness around them. This exhortation comes just before the command to be filled with the Spirit.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

World English Bible (WEB)

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

King James Version (KJV)

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

American Standard Version (ASV)

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

redeeming the time, because the days are evil;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Redimiendo el tiempo, porque los días son malos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

aprovechen bien cada oportunidad, porque los días son malos;

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