Ephesians 4:15

But doing the truth in charity, we may in all things grow up in him who is the head, even Christ:

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

14That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive

16From whom the whole body, being compacted and fitly joined together, by what every joint supplieth, according to the operation in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in charity.

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Cross References

Psalms 32:2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

Zechariah 8:16These then are the things, which you shall do: Speak ye truth every one to his neighbour: judge ye truth and judgment of peace in your gates.

John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him: and he saith of him: Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.

2 Corinthians 4:2But we renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God.

Ephesians 1:22And he hath subjected all things under his feet, and hath made him head over all the church,

Ephesians 4:25Wherefore putting away lying, speak ;ye the truth every man with his neighbour; for we are members 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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