Ephesians 4:20–32 · BSB
4:20
But this is not the way you came to know Christ.
4:21
Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus—
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4:22
to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
4:23
to be renewed in the spirit of your minds;
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and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
4:25
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.
4:26
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
4:27
and do not give the devil a foothold.
4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
4:31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
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