Ephesians 4:27

27 nor give place to the devil.

Ephesians 4:27 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 4:27

Neither give place to the devil.
] Or "to the accuser", or "slanderer"; that is, to any adversary, that takes delight in slandering and reproaching the saints; give such no room, nor reason, to calumniate the doctrine and ways of Christ, through an unbecoming conversation, by lying and sinful anger, or by other means; or rather the devil, the great accuser of the brethren is meant; and the Ethiopic version renders it, "do not give way to Satan"; which is done, when men indulge any lust or corruption; and when they easily fall in with his suggestions and temptations; when they are off of their watch and guard; and when they do not resist, but quietly yield unto him.

Ephesians 4:27 In-Context

25 Therefore, putting aside the lie, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, because we are members of one another.

26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun set on your anger,

27 nor give place to the devil.

28 The one who steals must steal no longer, but instead must labor, working with his own hands [what is] good, so that he may have [something] to share with the one who has need.

29 {No rotten word must proceed} from your mouth, but only something good for the building up of the need, in order that it may give grace to those who hear,