Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 4:27-32"

Ephesians 4:27-32

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27 And do not give way to the Evil One.
27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
28 Let him who was a thief be so no longer, but let him do good work with his hands, so that he may have something to give to him who is in need.
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 Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.
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.
30 And do not give grief to the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were marked for the day of salvation.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitter, sharp and angry feeling, and noise, and evil words, be put away from you, with all unkind acts;
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
32 And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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