Matthew Poole and continuators on Ephesians 5:16

16 Redeeming the time , because the days are evil .

Or, buying the opportunity. A Metaphor taken from Merchants that diligently observe the time for buying and selling, and easily part with their pleasure for gain, q. d. deny your selves in your ease, pleasure, &c. to gain an opportunity of doing good.

Either wicked by reason of the wickedness of those that live in them, or troublesome, full of difficulties, and dangers, by reason of Mens hatred of you, and so either depriving you of the opportunity of doing good, or exposing you to hazards for doing it.