“ Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. ”
Redeeming the time - The word rendered here as “redeeming,” means “to purchase; to buy up” from the possession or power of anyone; and then to redeem, to set free - as from service or bondage; no...
(h) Redeeming the time, because the (i) days are evil. (h) This is a metaphor taken from the merchants: who prefer the least profit that may be before any of their pleasures. (i) The times are trou...
The Way of Light and the Way of Darkness. There are other sins which among God's people, should be literally unmentionable fornication, uncleanness, coveting, filthiness, foolish speech, improper j...
Redeeming . Greek. exagorazo . literally to buy out. See Galatians 1:3 ; Galatians 1:13 - time . Greek.. kairo s. Compare App-195. Here, the opportunity. evil . Greek. poneros. Compare...
16. Redeeming the time. By a consideration of the time he enforces his exhortation. The days are evil. Everything around us tends to corrupt and mislead; so that it is difficult for godly...
DISCOURSE: 2119 REDEEMING THE TIME Ephesians 5:15-16 . See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil . WHILE the Christian has so...
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Redeeming the time - Εξαγοραζομενοι τον καιρον· Buying up those moments which others seem to throw away; steadily improving every present moment, that y...
Redeeming the time,— The word εξαγοραζομενοι, redeeming, has a peculiar force, and implies, as the French word racheter, and the English word redeem, also does,—the recovery and purchasing...
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Redeeming the time ( Colossians 4:5 ) х exagorazomenoi ( G1805 ) ton ( G3588 ) kairon ( G2540 )] - 'Buying up for yourselves the s...
The old Darkness and new Light. Rules for the Married 1, 2. In close connexion with what precedes. 'It is the mark of beloved children to become imitators of a loving Father; practise the self-sac...
Redeeming the time. — Or rather, the opportunity, whenever it arises. The meaning of this phrase (used also in Colossians 4:5 ) is clearly illustrated by its use (although in a bad sense) in Da...
Chapter 22 DOCTRINE AND ETHICS Ephesians 4:25-32 ; Ephesians 5:1-6 The homily that we have briefly reviewed in the last chapter demands further consideration. It affords a striking and instr...
“Redeeming the Time” Ephesians 5:13-21 The earlier verses remind us of Isaiah 60:1-22 . Awake, thou Christian soul; arise from the, dust and put on thy beautiful garments! Stand on the mountai...
All that the apostle had been saying was emphasized by the statement of their relationship to God as he called them to be "imitators of God." Again he urged them to put off the old and put on the new...
(15) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord i...
REDEEMING THE TIME ‘Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.’ Ephesians 5:16 We find the words, ‘redeeming the time,’ occurring twice in the Epistles of St. Paul. They mean—when litera...
Redeeming the time ,.... Or "buying time"; a like expression is used in Daniel 2:8 , which we render, gain time: but in the Chaldee text it is, "buy time": and so Jacchiades, a Jewish commentator o...
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ver. 16. Redeeming the time ] As wise merchants, trading for the most precious commodity, and taking their best opportunity. The common complaint is...
See then That you may be fit to reprove sin in others; that ye Yourselves, upon whom the light of Christ already shines; walk circumspectly Ακριβως, accurately , with the utmost exactness; mak...
WALK IN LOVE (vs.1-7) Verses 1 and 2 of chapter 5 are closely connected with verse 32 of chapter 4. God's gracious character of love that delights to have us as His dear children is our example....
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. A. D. 61. 3 But fornication, and all...
Redeeming the time; or, buying the opportunity: a metaphor taken from merchants, that diligently observe the time for buying and selling, and easily part with their pleasure for gain; q.d. Deny you...
‘Look therefore carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, buying up the time because the days are evil.' The Christian is to live a life of careful thought. He does not blunder blindly on b...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 5:15 . See then that ye walk circumspectly. —R.V. “Look then carefully how ye walk.” The way of life must be one of exactitude; and that it may be so the...
Ephesians 5:16 I. "The days are evil." They are felt to be so (1) on this account, for one thing: that they are subject to so many things which are out of men's power, independent of their will an...
Ephesians 5:1 . Be ye therefore followers of God, Or, imitators of God,- Ephesians 5:1 . As dear children; Children are naturally imitators. They are usually inclined to imitate their fathe...
Ephesians 5:1 . Be ye followers of God as dear children, for children are expected to walk in their father's steps. He sends us rain and fruitful seasons, he makes his sun to rise on the evil and...
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. On redeeming the time I. Directions. 1. We must redeem time by sincerely repenting of sin and devoting ourselves immediately to the great busin...
EXPOSITIOn Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as children beloved. These words are closely connected with the preceding. In Ephesians 4:32 he had urged the example of God...
Things demanded by the correctness of the Christian walk:
1 Corinthians 7:26 ; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 ; Acts 11:28 ; Acts 11:29 ; Amos 5:13 ; Colossians 4:5 ; Ecclesiastes 11:2 ; Ecclesiastes 12:1 ; Ecclesiastes 9:10 ; Ephesians 6:13 ; Ephesians 6...
Followers of God Ephesians 5:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening verse of today's chapter has a clear and clarion call to the children of God. It is something that we may not sidetrack or push...
With all possible care redeeming the time — Saving all you can for the best purposes; buying every possible moment out of the hands of sin and Satan; out of the hands of sloth, ease, pleasure, worl...