Ephesians 4:25-32

The New Life

²⁵ Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you _u speak the truth with his neighbor, for _v we are members one of another. ²⁶ _w Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, ²⁷ and _x give no opportunity to the devil. ²⁸ Let the thief no longer steal, but rather _y let him labor, _z doing honest work with his own hands, so _a that he may have something to share with anyone in need. ²⁹ _b Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give _c grace to those who hear. ³⁰ And _d do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, _e by whom you were sealed for the day of _f redemption. ³¹ _g Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. ³² _h Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, _i forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

1. Cross References
   Zechariah 8:16
   These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace.
   Colossians 3:9
   Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices
   Ephesians 4:15
   Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 12:5
   So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
   
3. Cross References
   Psalms 37:8
   Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
   
4. Cross References
   James 4:7
   Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
   
5. Cross References
   Acts 20:35
   In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
   Galatians 6:10
   So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
   
6. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 4:11
   And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you.
   2 Thessalonians 3:8
   Nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you.
   2 Thessalonians 3:11 - 12
   For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.
   
7. Cross References
   Proverbs 21:26
   All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
   
8. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:4
   Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.
   Colossians 3:8
   But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
   Matthew 12:34
   You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
   
9. Cross References
   Colossians 4:6
   Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
   Ecclesiastes 10:12
   The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
   
10. Cross References
    Isaiah 63:10
    But they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit; therefore he turned to be their enemy, and himself fought against them.
    1 Thessalonians 5:19
    Do not quench the Spirit.
    
11. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:13
    In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
    
12. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:7
    In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
    
13. Cross References
    Colossians 3:8
    But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
    Colossians 3:19
    Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.
    
14. Cross References
    Colossians 3:12 - 13
    Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
    1 Peter 3:8
    Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
    
15. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 2:7
    So you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
    2 Corinthians 2:10
    Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ.
    Matthew 6:14
    For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.