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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 ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
 26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. (Mark 11:25‑26)

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Ministry on This Verse

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kind.
Ruth 2:20• 20And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the Lord, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen. (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 full of compassion, and righteous.
 5A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
 9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor. (Psa. 112:4‑5,9)
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Prov. 19:22• 22The desire 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 the evil to come. (Isa. 57:1)
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Isa. 57•  (Isa. 57)
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Luke 6:35• 35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. (Luke 6:35)
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Acts 28:2• 2And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. (Acts 28:2)
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Rom. 12:10• 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; (Rom. 12:10)
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1 Cor. 13:4• 4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, (1 Cor. 13:4)
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2 Cor. 2:10• 10To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; (2 Cor. 2:10)
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2 Cor. 6:6• 6By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by 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 mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
 13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. (Col. 3:12‑13)
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2 Peter 1:7• 7And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. (2 Peter 1:7)
tender-hearted.
Psa. 145:9• 9The Lord 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 regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. (Prov. 12:10)
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Luke 1:78• 78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, (Luke 1:78)
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James 5:11• 11Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. (James 5:11)
forgiving.
Eph. 5:1• 1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; (Eph. 5:1)
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Gen. 50:17‑18• 17So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.
 18And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants. (Gen. 50:17‑18)
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Matt. 6:12,14‑15• 12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
 14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
 15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Matt. 6:12,14‑15)
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Matt. 18:21‑35• 21Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
 22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
 23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
 24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
 25But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
 26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
 27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
 28But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
 29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
 30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
 31So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
 32Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
 33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
 34And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
 35So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. (Matt. 18:21‑35)
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Mark 11:25‑26• 25And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
 26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. (Mark 11:25‑26)
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Luke 6:37• 37Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: (Luke 6:37)
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Luke 11:4• 4And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. (Luke 11:4)
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Luke 17:4• 4And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. (Luke 17:4)
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Rom. 12:20‑21• 20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
 21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:20‑21)
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2 Cor. 2:7,10• 7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
 10To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it 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 mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
 13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. (Col. 3:12‑13)
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1 Peter 3:8‑9• 8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
 9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. (1 Peter 3:8‑9)
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1 John 1:9• 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
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1 John 2:12• 12I write unto you, little 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.
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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.