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Seize the Opportunity
Commentators explain that "redeeming the time" is more than just managing a schedule. The original language suggests actively "buying up" or "seizing" opportunities for God's purposes, much like a wise merchant who doesn't let a good deal pass by. It implies urgency, sacrifice, and wisdom in making the most of every moment for spiritual good.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 5:16
18th Century
Theologian
Redeeming the time. The word translated here as redeeming means to purchase; to buy up from the possession or power of a…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 5:16
Redeeming the time (εξαγοραζομενο τον καιρον). As in Col 4:5 which see.
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 5:16
19th Century
Bishop
Redeeming the time.—Or rather, the opportunity, whenever it arises. The meaning of this phrase (used also in Colossians 4…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 5:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
Because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is e…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 5:16
Christians should be “making the most [GK 1973] of every opportunity.” What is meant is simply to make the best possible use of all circumstances l…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 5:16
16th Century
Theologian
Redeeming the time. By a consideration of the time, he enforces his exhortation. The days are evil. Everything around us tends to…
John Gill
On Ephesians 5:16
17th Century
Pastor
Redeeming the time
Or "buying time"; a like expression is used in (Daniel 2:8) , which we render, gain t…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 5:15–21
17th Century
Minister
Another remedy against sin is care, or caution, as it is otherwise impossible to maintain purity of heart and life. Time is a talent given to us by…