Ephesians 4:27
and give no opportunity to the devil.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Neither give place to the devil.
In Context
26Be angry, yet do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your anger;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 2:10Anyone you forgive, I forgive them, too. Indeed, for my part, whatever I have forgiven (if I have had to forgive anything), I have forgiven for your sakes, in the presence of Christ,
Ephesians 6:16At every onslaught take up faith for your shield; for with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.
1 Peter 5:8Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:18-32
Exhortation to Purity and Holiness; Cautions against Sin; Against Grieving the Spirit. ( a. d. 61.) 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not… Read the whole commentary →