29 Let no [a](A)unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for (B)edification [b]according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 (C)Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, [c]by whom you were (D)sealed for the day of redemption. 31 (E)All bitterness, wrath, anger, [d]clamor, and slander must be (F)removed from you, along with all (G)malice. 32 (H)Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, (I)just as God in Christ also has forgiven [e]you.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:29 Lit rotten
  2. Ephesians 4:29 Lit of the need
  3. Ephesians 4:30 Lit in
  4. Ephesians 4:31 Or shouting
  5. Ephesians 4:32 Two early mss us

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(A) but only what is helpful for building others up(B) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,(C) with whom you were sealed(D) for the day of redemption.(E) 31 Get rid of(F) all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.(G) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another,(H) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.(I)

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