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23 and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Rules for the New Life

25 Therefore, putting away falsehood, let every one speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.

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23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds;(A) 24 and to put on(B) the new self,(C) created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.(D)

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully(E) to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.(F) 26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]:(G) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.(H) 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(I) doing something useful with their own hands,(J) that they may have something to share with those in need.(K)

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:26 Psalm 4:4 (see Septuagint)