에베소서 4:25-29 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:25

Wherefore putting away lying - All falsity, all prevarication, because this is opposite to the truth as it is in Jesus, Ephesians 4:21 , and to the holiness of truth, Ephesians 4:24 . Speak every man truth with his neighbor - Truth was but of small account among many of even the best heathens, for they taught that on many occasions a lie was to be preferred to the truth itself. Dr. Whitby collects some of their maxims on this head. Κρειττον δε ελεσθαι ψευδος, η αληθες κακον· "A... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:26

Be ye angry, and sin not - Οργιζεσθε , here, is the same as ει μεν οργιζεσθε , If Ye be angry, do not sin. We can never suppose that the apostle delivers this as a precept, if we take the words as they stand in our version. Perhaps the sense is, Take heed that ye be not angry, lest ye sin; for it would be very difficult, even for an apostle himself, to be angry and not sin. If we consider anger as implying displeasure simply, then there are a multitude of cases in which a man may be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:27

Neither give place to the devil - Your adversary will strive to influence your mind, and irritate your spirit; watch and pray that he may not get any place in you, or ascendancy over you. As the word διαβολος is sometimes used to signify a calumniator, tale-bearer, whisperer, or backbiter; (see in the original, 1 Timothy 3:11 ; 2 Timothy 3:3 , and Titus 2:3 ;); here it may have the same signification. Do not open your ear to the tale-bearer, to the slanderer, who comes to you with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:28

Let him that stole steal no more - It is supposed that, among the rabbins, stealing was not entirely discountenanced, provided a portion was given to the poor. The apostle here teaches them a different doctrine: as they should speak truth every man with his neighbor, so they should in every respect act honestly, for nothing contrary to truth and righteousness could be tolerated under the Christian system. Let no man, under pretense of helping the poor, defraud another; but let him labor,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication - Πας λογος σαπρος . Kypke observes that λογος σαπρος signifies a useless, putrid, unsavory, and obscene word or conversation. Useless, particularly that which has been rendered so by old age and corruption. Putrid, impure; so Aristophanes in Lysistrat., p. 859, calls a bad woman σαπρα : εμοι συ λουτρον, ω σαπρα· Tune, Spurca! balneum mihi parabis? Calumnious, or reproachful; whatever has a tendency to injure the name, fame, or interest of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:25

Verse 25 25.Wherefore, putting away lying. From this head of doctrine, that is, from the righteousness of the new man, all godly exhortations flow, like streams from a fountain; for if all the precepts which relate to life were collected, yet, without this principle, they would be of little value. Philosophers take a different method; but, in the doctrine of godliness, there is no other way than this for regulating the life. Now, therefore, he comes to lay down particular exhortations, drawn... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:26

Verse 26 26.Be ye angry, and sin not. Whether or not the apostle had in his eye a part of the fourth Psalm is uncertain. The words used by him ( ᾿Οργίζεσθε καὶ υὴ ἁμαρτάνετε) occur in the Greek translation, though the word ὀργίζεσθε, which is translated, be ye angry, is considered by some to mean tremble. (150) The Hebrew verb רגז (ragaz) signifies either to be agitated by anger, or, to tremble. As to the passage of the Psalm, the idea of trembling will be quite appropriate. “Do not choose to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:27

Verse 27 27.Neither give place ( τῷ διαβόλῳ) to the devil. I am aware of the interpretation which some give of this passage. Erasmus, who translates it, “neither give place to the Slanderer,” (calumniatori ,) shews plainly that he understood it as referring to malicious men. But I have no doubt, Paul’s intention was, to guard us against allowing Satan to take possession of our minds, and, by keeping in his hands this citadel, to do whatever he pleases. We feel every day how impossible, or, at... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:28

Verse 28 28.Let him that stole steal no more. This includes not merely the grosser thefts which are punished by human laws, but those of a more concealed nature, which do not fall under the cognizance of men, — every kind of depredation by which we seize the property of others. But he does not simply forbid us to take that property in an unjust or unlawful manner. He enjoins us to assist our brethren, as far as lies in our power. That he may have to give to him that needeth. “Thou who formerly... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:29

Verse 29 29.No filthy speech. He first forbids believers to use any filthy language, including under this name all those expressions which are wont to be employed for the purpose of inflaming lust. Not satisfied with the removal of the vice, he enjoins them to frame their discourse for edification. In another Epistle he says, “Let your speech be seasoned with salt.” (Colossians 4:6.) Here a different phrase is employed, if any (speech) be good to the use of edifying, which means simply, if it... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:29

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:28

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:29

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