28 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather (A)he must labor, (B)performing with his own hands what is good, (C)so that he will have something to share with [a]one who has need. 29 Let no [b](D)unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for (E)edification [c]according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 (F)Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, [d]by whom you were (G)sealed for the day of redemption.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:28 Lit the one
  2. Ephesians 4:29 Lit rotten
  3. Ephesians 4:29 Lit of the need
  4. Ephesians 4:30 Lit in

28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(A) doing something useful with their own hands,(B) that they may have something to share with those in need.(C)

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(D) but only what is helpful for building others up(E) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,(F) with whom you were sealed(G) for the day of redemption.(H)

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