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Ephesians 4

Eph. 4:32 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
be ye
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
kind
chrestos (Greek #5543)
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
KJV usage: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind.
Pronounce: khrase-tos'
Origin: from 5530
one
allelon (Greek #240)
one another
KJV usage: each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with 3326 or 4314).
Pronounce: al-lay'-lone
Origin: Genitive plural from 243 reduplicated
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
another
allelon (Greek #240)
one another
KJV usage: each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with 3326 or 4314).
Pronounce: al-lay'-lone
Origin: Genitive plural from 243 reduplicated
, tenderhearted
eusplagchnos (Greek #2155)
well compassioned, i.e. sympathetic
KJV usage: pitiful, tender-hearted.
Pronounce: yoo'-splangkh-nos
Origin: from 2095 and 4698
, forgiving
charizomai (Greek #5483)
to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
KJV usage: deliver, (frankly) forgive, (freely) give, grant.
Pronounce: khar-id'-zom-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 5485
b one another
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
, even
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
as
kathos (Greek #2531)
just (or inasmuch) as, that
KJV usage: according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
Pronounce: kath-oce'
Origin: from 2596 and 5613
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
for
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Christ’s sake
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
hath forgiven
charizomai (Greek #5483)
to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
KJV usage: deliver, (frankly) forgive, (freely) give, grant.
Pronounce: khar-id'-zom-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 5485
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
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Mark 11:25‑26• 25And when ye stand praying, forgive if ye have anything against any one, that your Father also who is in the heavens may forgive you your offences.
 26But if *ye* do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in the heavens forgive your offences. (Mark 11:25‑26)

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Ministry on This Verse

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kind.
Ruth 2:20• 20And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, Blessed be he of Jehovah, who has not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead! And Naomi said to her, The man is near of kin to us, one of those who have the right of our redemption. (Ruth 2:20)
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Psa. 112:4‑5,9• 4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness; he is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
 5It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.
 9He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour. (Psa. 112:4‑5,9)
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Prov. 19:22• 22The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar. (Prov. 19:22)
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Isa. 57:1• 1The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from before the evil. (Isa. 57:1)
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Isa. 57•  (Isa. 57)
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Luke 6:35• 35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return, and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Highest; for *he* is good to the unthankful and wicked. (Luke 6:35)
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Acts 28:2• 2But the barbarians shewed us no common kindness; for, having kindled a fire, they took us all in because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. (Acts 28:2)
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Rom. 12:10• 10as to brotherly love, kindly affectioned towards one another: as to honour, each taking the lead in paying it to the other: (Rom. 12:10)
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1 Cor. 13:4• 4Love has long patience, is kind; love is not emulous of others; love is not insolent and rash, is not puffed up, (1 Cor. 13:4)
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2 Cor. 2:10• 10But to whom ye forgive anything, *I* also; for I also, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, it is for your sakes in the person of Christ; (2 Cor. 2:10)
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2 Cor. 6:6• 6in pureness, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned, (2 Cor. 6:6)
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Col. 3:12‑13• 12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;
 13forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any should have a complaint against any; even as the Christ has forgiven you, so also do *ye*. (Col. 3:12‑13)
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2 Peter 1:7• 7in godliness brotherly love, in brotherly love love: (2 Peter 1:7)
tender-hearted.
Psa. 145:9• 9Jehovah is good to all; and his tender mercies are over all his works. (Psa. 145:9)
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Prov. 12:10• 10A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. (Prov. 12:10)
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Luke 1:78• 78on account of the bowels of mercy of our God; wherein the dayspring from on high has visited us, (Luke 1:78)
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James 5:11• 11Behold, we call them blessed who have endured. Ye have heard of the endurance of Job, and seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is full of tender compassion and pitiful. (James 5:11)
forgiving.
Eph. 5:1• 1Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children, (Eph. 5:1)
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Gen. 50:17‑18• 17Thus shall ye speak to Joseph: Oh forgive, I pray thee, the transgression of thy brethren, and their sin! for they did evil to thee. And now, we pray thee, forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
 18And his brethren also went and fell down before his face, and said, Behold, we are thy bondmen. (Gen. 50:17‑18)
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Matt. 6:12,14‑15• 12and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors,
 14For if ye forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father also will forgive you yours,
 15but if ye do not forgive men their offences, neither will your Father forgive your offences. (Matt. 6:12,14‑15)
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Matt. 18:21‑35• 21Then Peter came to him and said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? until seven times?
 22Jesus says to him, I say not to thee until seven times, but until seventy times seven.
 23For this cause the kingdom of the heavens has become like a king who would reckon with his bondmen.
 24And having begun to reckon, one debtor of ten thousand talents was brought to him.
 25But he not having anything to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and his children, and everything that he had, and that payment should be made.
 26The bondman therefore falling down did him homage, saying, Lord, have patience with me and I will pay thee all.
 27And the lord of that bondman, being moved with compassion, loosed him and forgave him the loan.
 28But that bondman having gone out, found one of his fellow-bondmen who owed him a hundred denarii. And having seized him, he throttled him, saying, Pay me if thou owest anything.
 29His fellow-bondman therefore, having fallen down at his feet, besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee.
 30But he would not, but went away and cast him into prison, until he should pay what was owing.
 31But his fellow-bondmen, having seen what had taken place, were greatly grieved, and went and recounted to their lord all that had taken place.
 32Then his lord, having called him to him, says to him, Wicked bondman! I forgave thee all that debt because thou besoughtest me;
 33shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-bondman, as *I* also had compassion on thee?
 34And his lord being angry delivered him to the tormentors till he paid all that was owing to him.
 35Thus also my heavenly Father shall do to you if ye forgive not from your hearts every one his brother. (Matt. 18:21‑35)
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Mark 11:25‑26• 25And when ye stand praying, forgive if ye have anything against any one, that your Father also who is in the heavens may forgive you your offences.
 26But if *ye* do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in the heavens forgive your offences. (Mark 11:25‑26)
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Luke 6:37• 37And judge not, and ye shall not be judged; condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned. Remit, and it shall be remitted to you. (Luke 6:37)
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Luke 11:4• 4and remit us our sins, for we also remit to every one indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation. (Luke 11:4)
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Luke 17:4• 4And if he should sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times should return to thee, saying, I repent, thou shalt forgive him. (Luke 17:4)
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Rom. 12:20‑21• 20If therefore thine enemy should hunger, feed him; if he should thirst, give him drink; for, so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.
 21Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:20‑21)
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2 Cor. 2:7,10• 7so that on the contrary ye should rather shew grace and encourage, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with excessive grief.
 10But to whom ye forgive anything, *I* also; for I also, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, it is for your sakes in the person of Christ; (2 Cor. 2:7,10)
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Col. 3:12‑13• 12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;
 13forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any should have a complaint against any; even as the Christ has forgiven you, so also do *ye*. (Col. 3:12‑13)
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1 Peter 3:8‑9• 8Finally, be all of one mind, sympathising, full of brotherly love, tender hearted, humble minded;
 9not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but on the contrary, blessing others, because ye have been called to this, that ye should inherit blessing. (1 Peter 3:8‑9)
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1 John 1:9• 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
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1 John 2:12• 12I write to you, children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. (1 John 2:12)
• If as a creature I love an unworthy object, my love is unworthy. Divine love does not want a worthy object. (“Thoughts on Ephesians 4” by J.N. Darby)
• Clearly, therefore, it is a question of showing grace; and the pattern of it all is God in Christ, not in the law. (“Remarks on Ephesians 4:31-32” by W. Kelly)
• Let meekness and kindness reign in you according to the pattern you have in the ways of God in Christ towards you. (“Ephesians 4-5” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and be to one another kindk, compassionate, forgivingl one another, so as God also in Christ has forgivenl you.

JND Translation Notes

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As "good," Luke 6.35; 1 Pet. 2.3.
l
Or "showing grace to," "shown grace to," as Luke 7.42.

W. Kelly Translation

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and be to one another kind, compassionate, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christa hath forgiven you.

WK Translation Notes

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The reader will notice that there is a departure from the KJV. The erroneous rendering "for Christ’s sake" obscures the very grace of God which is set before us as our spring and pattern, and tends to countenance the error that Christ was the procuring cause of His love, instead of being the blessed and infinite channel of its communication to us, the only possible means in which even His love could holily and justly avail for us.