Ephesians 4:15
Instead, acting according to truth in charity, we should increase in everything, in him who is the head, Christ himself.
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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:
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Cross References
Psalms 32:2Confess to the Lord with stringed instruments; sing psalms to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.
Zechariah 8:16Therefore, these are the words that you shall do: Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor. With truth and a judgment of peace, judge at your gates.
John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, and he said about him, “Behold, an Israelite in whom truly there is no deceit.”
2 Corinthians 4:2For we renounce dishonorable and hidden acts, not walking by craftiness, nor by adulterating the Word of God. Instead, by the manifestation of truth, we commend ourselves to the conscience of each man before God.
Ephesians 1:22And he has subjected all things under his feet, and he has made him the head over the entire Church,
Ephesians 4:25Because of this, setting aside lying, speak the truth, each one with his neighbor. For we are all part of one 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 →