24 and to put on(A) the new self,(B) created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.(C)

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully(D) to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.(E) 26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]:(F) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.(G)

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Footnotes

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

Dealing With Sin in the Church

15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault,(A) just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[c](B) 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church;(C) and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 18:15 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verses 21 and 35.
  2. Matthew 18:15 Some manuscripts sins against you
  3. Matthew 18:16 Deut. 19:15

17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart.(A) Rebuke your neighbor frankly(B) so you will not share in their guilt.

18 “‘Do not seek revenge(C) or bear a grudge(D) against anyone among your people,(E) but love your neighbor(F) as yourself.(G) I am the Lord.

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