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Ephesians 4:29-32
New Living Translation
Ephesians 4:29-32
New Living Translation
29 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,[a] guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
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- 4:30 Or has put his seal on you.
Ephesians 4:29-32
New International Version
Ephesians 4:29-32
New International Version
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(A) but only what is helpful for building others up(B) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,(C) with whom you were sealed(D) for the day of redemption.(E) 31 Get rid of(F) all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.(G) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another,(H) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.(I)
Ephesians 4:29-32
New American Standard Bible
Ephesians 4:29-32
New American Standard Bible
29 Let no [a](A)unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for (B)edification [b]according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 (C)Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, [c]by whom you were (D)sealed for the day of redemption. 31 (E)All bitterness, wrath, anger, [d]clamor, and slander must be (F)removed from you, along with all (G)malice. 32 (H)Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, (I)just as God in Christ also has forgiven [e]you.
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- Ephesians 4:29 Lit rotten
- Ephesians 4:29 Lit of the need
- Ephesians 4:30 Lit in
- Ephesians 4:31 Or shouting
- Ephesians 4:32 Two early mss us
Ephesians 4:29-32
The Message
Ephesians 4:29-32
The Message
29 Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.
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.
31-32 Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.
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Ephesians 4:29-32
English Standard Version
Ephesians 4:29-32
English Standard Version
29 (A)Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give (B)grace to those who hear. 30 And (C)do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, (D)by whom you were sealed for the day of (E)redemption. 31 (F)Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 (G)Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, (H)forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
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