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Unity in the Body of Christ

I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,(A) with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,(B) making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,(C) one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.[a]

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  1. 4.6 Other ancient authorities read in us all

Rules for the New Life

25 So then, putting away falsehood, let each of you speak the truth with your neighbor, for we are members of one another.(A) 26 Be angry but do not sin;[a] do not let the sun go down on your anger,

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  1. 4.26 Or If you are angry, do not sin

31 Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice.(A) 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.[a](B)

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  1. 4.32 Other ancient authorities read us