ephesians-5:15-16,-ecclesiastes-7:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15

Take heed then how ye walk strictly. The construction is somewhat peculiar, combining two ideas—see that you walk strictly, but consider well the kind of strictness. Do not walk loosely, without fixed principles of action; but make sure that your rules are of the true kind. Many are strict who are not wisely strict; they have rules, but not good rules. Not as unwise, but as wise. This rendering brings out the force of ἄσοφοι and σοφυὶ : "fools" (A.V.) is rather strong, for it is not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15

The value of time. I. ALL TIME IS OF HIGH VALUE . They who kill time destroy one of the best talents God has given them and rob him of a sacred trust he has lent to them. 1. Time is not our own property . We are servants and have to account to our Master for our use of his hours. 2. Great concerns have to be attended to . Not only is art long while life is short, but duty is great, the claims of service are many, and the wants of our fellow-men are numerous.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-16

The circumspect walk. I. ITS NECESSITY . The duty of reproof involved the necessity of circumspection in those who were bound to administer it. It may be a small thing to Christians "to be judged of man's judgment" ( 1 Corinthians 4:3 ), yet they cannot afford to disregard the force of public opinion. They ought to "have a good report of them which are without" ( 1 Timothy 3:7 ). It is evidently with reference to onlookers that the counsel of the apostle is given. "Walk m wisdom... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-21

Walk circumspectly, or strictly. The apostle goes on to urge a circumspect, wise, and earnest life, closely conformed in all things to the will of God, fashioned according to that idea of wisdom which is set forth in the proverb, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Nothing is of more value than fixed principles for guiding our life. One settled conviction may be of inestimable value; e . g . the conviction that nothing can come to any good in the end which is against... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-21

Exhortation to exercise wisdom in regard to our manner of walk. "Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise." The object to which we are to look is this—how we walk; in other words, the conduct of our life. In regard to this we are to be careful. At cross-roads there are sometimes finger-posts put up to indicate where the different roads lead to, that travelers may be at no loss. By looking carefully at these, they may save themselves much trouble and delay. So it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-21

(2) Two worlds of one race. "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, 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 excess; but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the Name of our Lord... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:16

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil ; or, buying up for yourselves the opportunity , the idea being that of a merchant who, knowing the value of an article and the good use to which he can put it, buys it up. The opportunity is the opportunity of spreading the light and acting according to it; and the reason assigned, "because the days are evil," indicates that, owing to the prevalence of evil, there is much need for the light over which the Christian has control. It may be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:15

See then that ye walk circumspectly - carefully, anxiously, solicitous lest you fall into sin. The word rendered “circumspectly” - ἀκριβῶς akribōs - means “diligently,” and the idea here is, that they were to take special pains to guard against the temptations around them, and to live as they ought to.Not as fools, but as wise - Not as the people of this world live, indulging in foolish pleasures and desires, but as those who have been taught to understand heavenly wisdom, and who have been... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:16

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; notes, Galatians 3:13. Here it means, to rescue or recover our time from waste; to improve it for great and important purposes.Because the days are evil - Because the times in which you live are evil. There are many allurements and temptations that would lead you away from the proper improvement of time,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:15-17

Ephesians 5:15-17. 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; making his will, as made known to you in his word, your rule, and his glory your end, in all your actions, cares, labours, and pursuits; taking the most attentive heed to every step, and conducting yourselves, not as fools, who have no understanding of their duty or interest,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:15-17

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