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Éphésiens 4:27

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Éphésiens 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.

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Éphésiens 4:27 In-Context

25 C'est pourquoi, ayant dépouillé le mensonge, que chacun parle selon la vérité à son prochain, car nous sommes membres les uns des autres.
26 Si vous vous mettez en colère, ne péchez point; que le soleil ne se couche point sur votre colère;
27 Et ne donnez point accès au diable.
28 Que celui qui dérobait ne dérobe plus; mais qu'il travaille plutôt de ses mains à quelque chose de bon, afin qu'il ait de quoi donner à celui qui est dans le besoin.
29 Qu'il ne sorte de votre bouche aucune mauvaise parole; mais que vos paroles soient propres à édifier utilement, et qu'elles fassent du bien à ceux qui les entendent.
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.

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