Acts 17:21

Now all the Athenians and the foreigners residing there spent their time on nothing else but telling or hearing something new.

Ephesians 5:16

making the most of the time, because the days are evil.

Colossians 4:5

Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

2 Timothy 2:16-17

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)

Bible References

Spent

Ephesians 5:16
making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
Colossians 4:5
Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others.
1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.
2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

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