Ephesians 4:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Stop being bitter and angry with others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

Esau hated his brother Jacob because he had stolen the blessing that was supposed to be his. So he said to himself, “Just as soon as my father dies, I'll kill Jacob.”

Genesis 37:21

Reuben heard this and tried to protect Joseph from them. “Let's not kill him,” he said.

Genesis 37:4

to show that he was his favourite son, and so Joseph's brothers hated him and would not be friendly to him.

Genesis 4:8

Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let's go for a walk.” And when they were out in a field, Cain killed him.

2 Samuel 13:22

Absalom treated Amnon as though nothing had happened, but he hated Amnon for what he had done to his sister Tamar.

2 Samuel 19:27

then he lied about me. You're as wise as an angel of God, so do what you think is right.

2 Samuel 19:43

Those from Israel said, “King David belongs to us ten times more than he belongs to you. Why didn't you think we were good enough to help you? After all, we were the first ones to think of bringing him back!” The people of Judah spoke more harshly than the people of Israel.

Psalm 101:5

Anyone who spreads gossip will be silenced, and no one who is conceited will be my friend.

Psalm 140:11

Chase those cruel liars away! Let trouble hunt them down.

Psalm 15:3

and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and don't say cruel things.

Psalm 37:8

Don't be angry or furious. Anger can lead to sin.

Psalm 50:20

you sat around gossiping, ruining the reputation of your own relatives.”

Psalm 64:3

Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up trouble; love overlooks the wrongs that others do.

Proverbs 10:18

You can hide your hatred by telling lies, but you are a fool to spread lies.

Proverbs 14:17

Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

Proverbs 18:8

There's nothing so delicious as the taste of gossip! It melts in your mouth.

Proverbs 19:12

An angry king roars like a lion, but when a king is pleased, it's like dew on the crops.

Proverbs 25:23

As surely as rain blows in from the north, anger is caused by cruel words.

Proverbs 26:20

Where there is no fuel a fire goes out; where there is no gossip arguments come to an end.

Proverbs 29:22

A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

Proverbs 29:9

Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.

Proverbs 6:19

those who tell lies in court or stir up trouble in a family.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Only fools get angry quickly and hold a grudge.

Jeremiah 6:28

And you'll find they are hard like bronze and iron. They are stubborn rebels, always spreading lies.

Jeremiah 9:4

Jeremiah, all your friends and relatives tell lies about you, so don't trust them.

Acts 21:30

The whole city was in an uproar, and the people turned into a mob. They grabbed Paul and dragged him out of the temple. Then suddenly the doors were shut.

Romans 3:14

and they say nothing but bitter curses.

1 Corinthians 14:20

My friends, stop thinking like children. Think like mature people and be as innocent as tiny babies.

1 Corinthians 5:8

So don't celebrate the festival by being evil and sinful, which is like serving bread made with yeast. Be pure and truthful and celebrate by using bread made without yeast.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I am afraid that when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.

Galatians 5:20

They worship idols, practise witchcraft, hate others, and are hard to get along with. People become jealous, angry, and selfish. They not only argue and cause trouble, but they are

Ephesians 4:22

You were told that your foolish desires will destroy you and that you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits.

Ephesians 4:25

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

Ephesians 4:26

Don't get so angry that you sin. Don't go to bed angry

Colossians 3:19

A husband must love his wife and not abuse her.

Colossians 3:8

But now you must stop doing such things. You must stop being angry, hateful, and evil. You must no longer say insulting or cruel things about others.

1 Timothy 3:11

Women must also be serious. They must not gossip or be heavy drinkers, and they must be faithful in everything they do.

1 Timothy 3:3

They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, they will become lazy and get into the habit of going from house to house. Next, they will start gossiping and become busybodies, talking about things that are none of their business.

2 Timothy 2:23

Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments. These only lead to trouble,

2 Timothy 3:3

heartless, and hateful. Their words will be cruel, and they will have no self-control or pity. These people will hate everything that is good.

Titus 1:7

Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.

Titus 2:3

Tell the older women to behave as those who love the Lord should. They must not gossip about others or be slaves of wine. They must teach what is proper,

James 1:19

My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.

James 3:14

But if your heart is full of bitter jealousy and selfishness, don't boast or lie to cover-up the truth.

James 4:11

My friends, don't say cruel things about others! If you do, or if you condemn others, you are condemning God's Law. And if you condemn the Law, you put yourself above the Law and refuse to obey either it

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Stop trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.

1 John 3:12

Don't be like Cain, who belonged to the devil and murdered his own brother. Why did he murder him? He did it because his brother was good, and he was evil.

1 John 3:15

If you hate each other, you are murderers, and we know that murderers do not have eternal life.

Revelation 12:10

Then I heard a voice from heaven shout, “Our God has shown his saving power, and his kingdom has come! God's own Chosen One has shown his authority. Satan accused our people in the presence of God day and night. Now he has been thrown out!