Ephesians 4:21-31 (New International Version)
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Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus.
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You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off1 your old self,2 which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;3
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to be made new in the attitude of your minds;4
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and to put on5 the new self,6 created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.7
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Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully8 to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.9
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"In your anger do not sin"a:10 Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
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and do not give the devil a foothold.11
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He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,12 doing something useful with his own hands,13 that he may have something to share with those in need.14
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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,15 but only what is helpful for building others up16 according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
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And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,17 with whom you were sealed18 for the day of redemption.19
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Get rid of20 all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.21
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