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Ephesians 4:29-5:7
New Living Translation
Ephesians 4:29-5:7
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.
Living in the Light
5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us[b] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. 4 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. 5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. 7 Don’t participate in the things these people do.
Ephesians 4:29-5:7
New International Version
Ephesians 4:29-5:7
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) 5 1 Follow God’s example,(J) therefore, as dearly loved children(K) 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us(L) and gave himself up for us(M) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.(N)
3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality,(O) or of any kind of impurity, or of greed,(P) because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk(Q) or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.(R) 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater(S)—has any inheritance(T) in the kingdom of Christ and of God.[a](U) 6 Let no one deceive you(V) with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath(W) comes on those who are disobedient.(X) 7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
Footnotes
- Ephesians 5:5 Or kingdom of the Messiah and God
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