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Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4:27

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

Modern
…and do not give the devil a foothold.
Traditional
Neither give place to the devil.
Literal
…neither give place to the devil.
Latin
Nolite locum dare diabolo:

Original

Greek
English
…and do not give the devil a foothold.

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.

Parallels

Colossians 3:1–17

People

Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

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

Topics

Anger Management Being Angry Being Upset Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Demonic Oppression Forgiving a Friend Forgiving People Forgiving your Enemies Halloween Harboring Anger Horror Movies Hypnosis Letting Go of Hurt Malice: Forbidden Quick Temper Righteous: Described Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning