28 The one who steals must no longer steal; but rather (A)he must labor, (B)producing with his own hands what is good, (C)so that he will have something to share with the one who has need. 29 Let no [a](D)unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for (E)edification [b]according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 (F)Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, [c]by whom you were (G)sealed for the day of redemption. 31 (H)All bitterness, wrath, anger, [d]clamor, and slander must be (I)removed from you, along with all (J)malice. 32 (K)Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, (L)just as God in Christ also has forgiven [e]you.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:29 Lit rotten
  2. Ephesians 4:29 Lit of the need
  3. Ephesians 4:30 Lit in
  4. Ephesians 4:31 Or shouting
  5. Ephesians 4:32 Two early mss us

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