Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Truth to Learn Our speech should build up, not tear down. Behind the Words “Let … proceed” is translated from the verb ekporeuomai, which is a...
Ephesians 4:28 – Give or Take
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Truth to Learn Overcome the problem of stealing by giving to others. Behind the Words The words “stole” and “steal”...
Ephesians 4:27 – Accusation and Defense
nor give place to the devil. Truth to Learn Satan accuses us of wrongdoing. Don’t give him more to say. Behind the Words The word “nor” is from mēte, which is made up of mē (implying qualitative negation) and te, meaning “and.” There is another Greek word translated “and.” It...
Ephesians 4:26 – Sinless Anger
"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, Truth to Learn It’s God-like to get angry without sinning. Behind the Words “Angry” is translated from the Greek verb orgidzō. It is based on orgē which refers to “excitement of the mind,” that...
Ephesians 4:25 – A Body of Truth
Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one another. Truth to Learn Honesty is critically important within the body of Christ. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dio, which is made up of dia,...
Ephesians 4:24 – It’s Your Choice
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Truth to Learn We have a choice in how we live our lives. Behind the Words The words “put on” are the translation of the Greek verb enduō, which is made...
Ephesians 4:23 – Christians Growing Young
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, Truth to Learn God expects us to use our mind to become more like Christ. Behind the Words “Be renewed” is translated from the Greek verb ananeoō, which appears nowhere else in the New Testament. It is made up of ana,...
Ephesians 4:22 – Lose the Old Man
that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, Truth to Learn Christians need to deny the desires of their sin nature. Behind the Words The words “put off” are translated from apotithēmi, which is made up of apo, meaning...