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Ephesians 4:27-29
New International Version
Ephesians 4:27-29
New International Version
27 and do not give the devil a foothold.(A) 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(B) doing something useful with their own hands,(C) that they may have something to share with those in need.(D)
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(E) but only what is helpful for building others up(F) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:27-29
King James Version
Ephesians 4:27-29
King James Version
27 Neither give place to the devil.
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
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Ephesians 4:27-29
New King James Version
Ephesians 4:27-29
New King James Version
27 (A)nor give [a]place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather (B)let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something (C)to give him who has need. 29 (D)Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but (E)what is good for necessary [b]edification, (F)that it may impart grace to the hearers.
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- Ephesians 4:27 an opportunity
- Ephesians 4:29 building up
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