James 1:19-20
New King James Version
Qualities Needed in Trials
19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
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- James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know
James 1:19-20
New International Version
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger(C) does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
Ephesians 4:29-32
New King James Version
29 (A)Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but (B)what is good for necessary [a]edification, (C)that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And (D)do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 (E)Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, [b]clamor, and (F)evil speaking be put away from you, (G)with all malice. 32 And (H)be kind to one another, tenderhearted, (I)forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
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- Ephesians 4:29 building up
- Ephesians 4:31 loud quarreling
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)
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