Eph 4:29-31 | RWP | e4.org | Corrupt ( σαπρος ). Rotten, putrid, like fruit ( .), fish ( ), here the opposite of αγαθος (good). For edifying as the need may be ( προς οικοδομην της χρειας ). "For the build-up of the need," "for supplying help when there is need." Let no other words come out. That it may give ( ινα δω ). For this elliptical use of ινα see on .

‏ Ephesians 4:29-31

Corrupt ( σαπρος ). Rotten, putrid, like fruit (Mt 7:17f.), fish (Mt 13:48), here the opposite of αγαθος (good).

For edifying as the need may be ( προς οικοδομην της χρειας ). "For the build-up of the need," "for supplying help when there is need." Let no other words come out.

That it may give ( ινα δω ). For this elliptical use of ινα see on 5:33.

Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God ( μη λυπειτε το πνευμα το αγιον του θεου ). "Cease grieving" or "do not have the habit of grieving." Who of us has not sometimes grieved the Holy Spirit?

In whom ( εν ω ). Not "in which."

Ye were sealed ( εσφραγισθητε ). See 1:13 for this verb, and 1:14 for απολυτρωσεως, the day when final redemption is realized.

Bitterness ( πικρια ). Old word from πικρος (bitter), in N.T. only here and Ac 8:23; Ro 3:14; Heb 12:15.

Clamour ( κραυγη ). Old word for outcry (Mt 25:6; Lu 1:42). See Col 3:8 for the other words.

Be put away ( αρθητω ). First aorist passive imperative of αιρω, old verb, to pick up and carry away, to make a clean sweep.