Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints should be circumspect when undesignedly thrown into
Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is "sensible"] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is "sincere"] as doves.
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Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.
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You should live such good lives before [unconverted] Gentiles, so that even though they accuse you of being evildoers, by seeing your good deeds, they will [be led to] honor God [for you] on the day He visits us again [i.e., to bring judgment].
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Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.
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But I say this, brothers; there is not much time left [i.e., before the crisis arrives in full fury. See verse 26]. From now on those men who are married should live as though they were single.
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making the most of every opportunity, because these days are evil.
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Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.
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Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is "sensible"] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is "sincere"] as doves.
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Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.
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So, be careful how you live. Do not live ignorantly, but wisely,
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Redeeming the time » How secured » By a consistent example before the world
Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.
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Time » Should be redeemed
Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.
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making the most of every opportunity, because these days are evil.
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Time » Redeeming the » By a consistent example before the world
Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.
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