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24 and put on[a] the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.(A)

IV. Daily Conduct, an Expression of Unity[b]

Rules for the New Life. 25 Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, for we are members one of another.(B) 26 Be angry but do not sin;(C) do not let the sun set on your anger,[c]

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  1. 4:24 Put on: in baptism. See note on Gal 3:27.
  2. 4:25–6:20 For similar exhortations to a morally good life in response to God’s gift of faith, see notes on Rom 12:1–13:14 and Gal 5:13–26.
  3. 4:26 If angry, seek reconciliation that day, not giving the devil (Eph 6:11) opportunity to lead into sin.

24 and to put on(A) the new self,(B) created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.(C)

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully(D) to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.(E) 26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]:(F) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

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  1. Ephesians 4:26 Psalm 4:4 (see Septuagint)