Ephesians 5:15-16
King James Version
15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
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Ephesians 5:15-16
English Standard Version
15 (A)Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 (B)making the best use of the time, because (C)the days are evil.
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Ephesians 5:15-16
Christian Standard Bible
Consistency in the Christian Life
15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time,[a](A) because the days are evil.
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- 5:16 Lit buying back the time
Ephesians 5:15-16
New American Standard Bible 1995
15 Therefore [a]be careful how you (A)walk, not (B)as unwise men but as wise, 16 [b](C)making the most of your time, because (D)the days are evil.
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- Ephesians 5:15 Lit look carefully
- Ephesians 5:16 Lit redeeming the time
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