Ephesians 4:15

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

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

In Context

14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed back and forth, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (o. agape)

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Cross References

Psalms 32:2Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputes not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

Zechariah 8:16These are the things that all of you shall do; Speak all of you every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:

John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and says of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

2 Corinthians 4:2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word (o. logos) of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

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

Ephesians 4:25Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth 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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