Ephesians 4:27
Give no opportunity to the devil.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Neither give place to the devil.
In Context
26Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down upon your wrath:
Cross References
2 Corinthians 2:10But whom you forgive anything, I forgive also: for what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, was for your sakes in the presence of Christ;
Ephesians 6:16In addition to all these, take up the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, walks about, seeking someone he may devour.
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 →