21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

Other Translations of Ephesians 2:21

New International Version

21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.

English Standard Version

21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

The Message

21 that holds all the parts together. We see it taking shape day after day - a holy temple built by God,

New King James Version

21 in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord,

New Living Translation

21 We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 2:21

Commentary on Ephesians 2:19-22

(Read Ephesians 2:19-22)

The church is compared to a city, and every converted sinner is free of it. It is also compared to a house, and every converted sinner is one of the family; a servant, and a child in God's house. The church is also compared to a building, founded on the doctrine of Christ; delivered by the prophets of the Old Testament, and the apostles of the New. God dwells in all believers now; they become the temple of God through the working of the blessed Spirit. Let us then ask if our hopes are fixed on Christ, according to the doctrine of his word? Have we devoted ourselves as holy temples to God through him? Are we habitations of God by the Spirit, are we spiritually-minded, and do we bring forth the fruits of the Spirit? Let us take heed not to grieve the holy Comforter. Let us desire his gracious presence, and his influences upon our hearts. Let us seek to discharge the duties allotted to us, to the glory of God.

22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Other Translations of Ephesians 2:22

New International Version

22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

English Standard Version

22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God byOr in the Spirit.

The Message

22 all of us built into it, a temple in which God is quite at home.

New King James Version

22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

New Living Translation

22 Through him you Gentiles are also being made part of this dwelling where God lives by his Spirit.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 2:22

Commentary on Ephesians 2:19-22

(Read Ephesians 2:19-22)

The church is compared to a city, and every converted sinner is free of it. It is also compared to a house, and every converted sinner is one of the family; a servant, and a child in God's house. The church is also compared to a building, founded on the doctrine of Christ; delivered by the prophets of the Old Testament, and the apostles of the New. God dwells in all believers now; they become the temple of God through the working of the blessed Spirit. Let us then ask if our hopes are fixed on Christ, according to the doctrine of his word? Have we devoted ourselves as holy temples to God through him? Are we habitations of God by the Spirit, are we spiritually-minded, and do we bring forth the fruits of the Spirit? Let us take heed not to grieve the holy Comforter. Let us desire his gracious presence, and his influences upon our hearts. Let us seek to discharge the duties allotted to us, to the glory of God.

29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to [1] the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Other Translations of Ephesians 4:29

New International Version

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

English Standard Version

29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

The Message

29 Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.

New King James Version

29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

New Living Translation

29 Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 4:29

Commentary on Ephesians 4:29-32

(Read Ephesians 4:29-32)

Filthy words proceed from corruption in the speaker, and they corrupt the minds and manners of those who hear them: Christians should beware of all such discourse. It is the duty of Christians to seek, by the blessing of God, to bring persons to think seriously, and to encourage and warn believers by their conversation. Be ye kind one to another. This sets forth the principle of love in the heart, and the outward expression of it, in a humble, courteous behaviour. Mark how God's forgiveness causes us to forgive. God forgives us, though we had no cause to sin against him. We must forgive, as he has forgiven us. All lying, and corrupt communications, that stir up evil desires and lusts, grieve the Spirit of God. Corrupt passions of bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil-speaking, and malice, grieve the Holy Spirit. Provoke not the holy, blessed Spirit of God to withdraw his presence and his gracious influences. The body will be redeemed from the power of the grave at the resurrection day. Wherever that blessed Spirit dwells as a Sanctifier, he is the earnest of all the joys and glories of that redemption day; and we should be undone, should God take away his Holy Spirit from us.