Paul, Letter to the Ephesians, Ephesians 5:16
ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιρόν, ὅτι αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν.
Make the most of your time.
Paul, Letter to the Ephesians, Ephesians 5:16
What it means
The Greek says buy up the opportunity, like a merchant who does not let a bargain pass. Time is the one resource you cannot earn back. Spend today like it is worth something, because it is.
The source
"Make the most of your time." Paul, Letter to the Ephesians said it in Ephesians 5:16. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
"ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιρόν"Original Greek, Ephesians 5:16. Text read at github.com.
Who said it
The New Testament (1st century AD). The Gospels, the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John, and Revelation. Every line is our own translation from the Koine Greek of the Byzantine text, set beside the King James wording.
Questions
- What does "Make the most of your time." mean?
- The Greek says buy up the opportunity, like a merchant who does not let a bargain pass. Time is the one resource you cannot earn back. Spend today like it is worth something, because it is.
- Who said "Make the most of your time."?
- Paul, Letter to the Ephesians (1st century AD). Source: Ephesians 5:16.
- What is the original Greek?
- ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιρόν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
- Is "Make the most of your time." on a shirt?
- Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.
Cite this line
"Make the most of your time." (Paul, Letter to the Ephesians, Ephesians 5:16, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/make-the-most-of-your-time
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More from The New Testament
- The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.John 1:5
- Nothing is impossible with God.Luke 1:37
- Suffering builds endurance. Endurance builds character. Character builds hope.Romans 5:3-4
- All things work together for good for those who love God.Romans 8:28
- If God is for us, who can be against us?Romans 8:31
- In all these things we are more than conquerors.Romans 8:37
