Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Holman Bible
And be kind
International Standard Version
And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah.
A Conservative Version
And become good toward each other, compassionate, forgiving each other, even as also God in Christ forgave us.
American Standard Version
and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.
Amplified
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave
Anderson New Testament
and be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
Bible in Basic English
And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.
Common New Testament
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Daniel Mace New Testament
be mutually kind, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Darby Translation
and be to one another kind, compassionate, forgiving one another, so as God also in Christ has forgiven you.
Godbey New Testament
But be ye kind toward one another, merciful, forgiving one another, as indeed God in Christ forgave you.
Goodspeed New Testament
You must be kind to one another, you must be tender-hearted, and forgive one another just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
John Wesley New Testament
And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted; forgiving one another; as God also for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Julia Smith Translation
And be ye kind one to another, having good bowels, favoring each other, as also God in Christ Jesus favored you.
King James 2000
And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Become kind toward one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as also God in Christ has forgiven you.
Modern King James verseion
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Be ye courteous one to another, and merciful, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake forgave you.
Moffatt New Testament
be kind to each other, be tender-hearted, be generous to each other as God has been generous to you in Christ.
Montgomery New Testament
and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven you.
NET Bible
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
New Heart English Bible
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
Noyes New Testament
and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Sawyer New Testament
But be kind one to another, merciful, giving one to another, as God also in Christ gave to you.
The Emphasized Bible
And be ye gracious one to another, tenderly affectionate, in favour forgiving one another - even as, God also, in Christ, hath in favour forgiven you;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility, forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, ready to forgive one another, just as God, in Christ, forgave you.
Webster
And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Weymouth New Testament
On the contrary learn to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also forgiven you.
Williams New Testament
You must practice being kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has graciously forgiven you.
World English Bible
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
Worrell New Testament
and become kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God also in Christ forgave you.
Worsley New Testament
tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgiveth you.
Youngs Literal Translation
and become one to another kind, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, according as also God in Christ did forgive you.
Themes
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
Communion of saints » In mutual sympathy and kindness
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Human, encouraged
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » God's forgiveness of us
The Heart » Should be » Tender
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 4:32
Devotionals containing Ephesians 4:32
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 4:32
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Prayers for Ephesians 4:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
Old Behavior, New Behavior, And Motivation
31 So, put away from you all [kinds of] bitterness and anger and wrath and brawling and slander, along with all [kinds of] malice [i.e., bad attitudes], 32 and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.
Cross References
Colossians 3:12-13
So, as God's elect [i.e., His people], holy and dearly loved [by Him], clothe yourselves with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
2 Corinthians 2:10
Now whomever you forgive [for doing] anything [wrong], I will forgive also. For indeed, whatever I have forgiven, if I have [actually] forgiven anything, has been for your sakes in the sight of Christ. [Note: Paul seems to be saying "Since my forgiveness depends on your forgiveness of the man, I am not sure of my forgiveness because I am not sure of yours"].
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us of the wrongs we have done to others, since we have also forgiven the wrongs done to us.
Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive the wrongs people have done [to you], your heavenly Father will also forgive the wrongs you have done [to Him].
Mark 11:25
And whenever you stand praying, forgive whatever [grievance] you might have against anyone, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you of your sins." {{Verse
Luke 6:37
And do not pass [hypocritical] judgment [on other people. See Matt. 7:1-5] and you will not receive such judgment [on yourselves]. And do not condemn [others] and you will not be condemned [yourselves]. Release people [i.e., from guilt for offending you] and you will be released [i.e., by God?]
Romans 12:20-21
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
1 Corinthians 13:4
[Note: The following traits should be understood in the context of love for people]. Love is patient [with people], and is kind [to them]; love does not envy [what people are or have]; love does not boast [of being superior to others], it is not arrogant [in dealing with people].
2 Corinthians 2:7
So instead, you people should [now] forgive and comfort him, in order that such a person does not become overwhelmed with extreme grief.
Ephesians 5:1
So, as dearly loved children, you people should [try to] be like God.
1 Peter 3:8-9
Now to summarize: All of you should think alike. Be sympathetically understanding [toward one another]. Be loving toward [your] brothers [and sisters]. Be tender-hearted and humble-minded.
1 John 1:9
[But] if we confess our sins [to God], He is faithful [to His promise] and righteous [in His judgment], and will forgive us of those sins and cleanse us from all of our wrongdoing.
Matthew 18:21-35
Then Peter came and said to Jesus, "Lord, how often must I forgive my brother when he sins against me? As many as seven times?"
Luke 1:78
because of God's merciful compassion. Therefore, the morning sun from above will arise
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies and do good things to them; and lend to them without expecting it to be returned, and your reward [i.e., from God] will be great and you will be [considered] sons of the Highest [i.e., God]. For He is kind to unthankful and evil people [as well].
Luke 11:4
And forgive us of our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who has wronged us. And do not allow us to be put to the test.'"
Luke 17:4
And if he sins against you seven times a day and [then] comes to you seven times and says, 'I repent,' you should forgive him."
Acts 28:2
The natives [there] showed us uncommon kindness. It had begun to rain and was [getting] cold, so they built a fire and made us feel welcome.
Romans 12:10
In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].
2 Corinthians 6:6
[We have ministered] with purity, knowledge, patience and kindness. [We have done this] by [the power of] the Holy Spirit; out of genuine love;
James 5:11
Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job's patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
2 Peter 1:7
and brotherly kindness along with your godliness, and with your brotherly kindness, develop love.
1 John 2:12
I am writing to you, little children [i.e., dear ones], because you have been forgiven of your sins for [the sake of] Christ's name.