Ephesians 4:32
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King James Version (modern wording)
And be all of you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
American Standard Version
and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 (BSB)
Context of Ephesians 4:32
In the second half of Ephesians (chapters 4 to 6), Paul turns to practical instruction. Ephesians 4:25 to 32 lists behaviours to leave behind, such as lying and bitterness. Verse 32 is the last verse of that list and gives the pattern to follow.
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Questions about Ephesians 4:32
What does Ephesians 4:32 say?
Ephesians 4:32 in modern King James wording reads: "And be all of you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you."
Where is Ephesians 4:32 found in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:32 is verse 32 of chapter 4 of the book of Ephesians, in the New Testament. Ephesians has 6 chapters.
What is the context of Ephesians 4:32?
In the second half of Ephesians (chapters 4 to 6), Paul turns to practical instruction. Ephesians 4:25 to 32 lists behaviours to leave behind, such as lying and bitterness. Verse 32 is the last verse of that list and gives the pattern to follow.