Ephesians 4:27

27 and do not give the devil a foothold.

Ephesians 4:27 in Other Translations

KJV
27 Neither give place to the devil.
ESV
27 and give no opportunity to the devil.
NLT
27 for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
MSG
27 Don't give the Devil that kind of foothold in your life.
CSB
27 and don't give the Devil an opportunity.

Ephesians 4:27 In-Context

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
26 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Corinthians 2:10,11
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