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Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4:26

New Life in Christ · Ephesians 4:17–32
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Translations

Modern
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Traditional
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Literal
“Be angry, and do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Latin
Irascimini, et nolite peccare: sol non occidat super iracundiam vestram.

Original

Greek
English
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,

Notes

Ephesians 4:26–27

  • "Be angry, yet do not sin": This verse quotes Psalm 4:4. The literal form of the quotation does not justify anger. Anger gives the devil an way to influence us (see James 1:20). God's people should be gentle and gracious, not harsh or angry (see Ephesians 4:31–32).

  • Do not let the sun set upon your anger: This means we should resolve our anger quickly. We should not allow our anger continue or grow stronger.

Ephesians 4:17–5:20

Paul gives believers specific guidelines for living a new life in Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Anger The Old Life and the New Life

Parallels

Colossians 3:1–17

Glossary

Anger Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Descent into Hell Discipline Letter to the Ephesians Love New Testament Canon Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Anger Management Anger: General Scriptures Concerning Anger: should not Betray Us Into Sin Backstabbers Backstabbing Be Angry and Sin Not Being a Good Husband Being Angry Being Depressed Being Upset Bitterness Christian Conduct: Subduing the Temper Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Conflict Resolution Fits of Anger Forgiving a Friend Forgiving One Another Forgiving People Forgiving your Enemies Grudges Harboring Anger Holding Grudges Insults Lashing out in Anger Letting Go Letting Go of Hurt Malice: Forbidden No One is Perfect Quick Temper Rage Religious Zeal: Exemplified Resolution Resolving Conflict Righteous: Described