Ephesians 4:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Love should always make us tell the truth. Then we will grow in every way and be more like Christ, the head

Cross References

Psalm 32:2

You bless them by saying, “You told me your sins, without trying to hide them, and now I forgive you.”

Zechariah 8:16

But you must be truthful with each other, and in court you must give fair decisions that lead to peace.

Malachi 4:2

But for you who honour my name, victory will shine like the sun with healing in its rays, and you will jump around like calves at play.

John 1:47

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said, “Here is a true descendant of our ancestor Israel. And he isn't deceitful.”

Romans 12:9

Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good.

1 Corinthians 11:3

Now I want you to know that Christ is the head over all men, and a man is the head over a woman. But God is the head over Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:2

We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure that we can be trusted.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not ordering you to do this. I am simply testing how real your love is by comparing it with the concern that others have shown.

Ephesians 1:22

God has put all things under the power of Christ, and for the good of the church he has made him the head of everything.

Ephesians 1:4

Before the world was created, God had Christ choose us to live with him and to be his holy and innocent and loving people.

Ephesians 2:21

Christ is the one who holds the building together and makes it grow into a holy temple for the Lord.

Ephesians 4:25

We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.

Ephesians 5:23

A husband is the head of his wife, as Christ is the head and the Saviour of the church, which is his own body.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

1 Peter 2:2

Be like newborn babies who are thirsty for the pure spiritual milk that will help you grow and be saved.

2 Peter 3:18

Let the wonderful kindness and the understanding that come from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ help you to keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and for ever! Amen.

1 John 3:18

Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it.

Judges 16:15

“Samson,” Delilah said, “you claim to love me, but you don't mean it! You've made me look like a fool three times now, and you still haven't told me why you are so strong.”