Ephesians 4:26

26 “In your anger do not sin”[a] : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

Ephesians 4:26 in Other Translations

KJV
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
ESV
26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
NLT
26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,
MSG
26 Go ahead and be angry. You do well to be angry - but don't use your anger as fuel for revenge. And don't stay angry. Don't go to bed angry.
CSB
26 Be angry and do not sin. Don't let the sun go down on your anger,

Ephesians 4:26 In-Context

24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
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.

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Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 4:4; S Matthew 5:22

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Psalm 4:4 (see Septuagint)
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