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

Ephesians 4:27-32

MSG

NIV

27 Don't give the Devil that kind of foothold in your life.
27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
28 Did you used to make ends meet by stealing? Well, no more! Get an honest job so that you can help others who can't work.
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 Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.
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 Don't grieve God. Don't break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don't take such a gift for granted.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31 Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk.
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
32 Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.