Ephesians 4:15

But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ;

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In The King James Version

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

In Context

14So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error;

16Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.

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Cross References

Psalms 32:2Happy is the man in whom the Lord sees no evil, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Zechariah 8:16These are the things which you are to do: Let every man say what is true to his neighbour; and let your judging give peace in your towns.

John 1:47Nazareth! said Nathanael, Is it possible for any good to come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see.

2 Corinthians 4:2And we have given up the secret things of shame, not walking in false ways, and not making use of the word of God with deceit; but by the revelation of what is true, as before God, we have the approval of every man's sense of right and wrong.

Ephesians 1:22And he has put all things under his feet, and has made him to be head over all things to the church,

Ephesians 4:25And so, putting away false words, let everyone say what is true to his neighbour: for we are parts one of another.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →

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