Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: A skilful physician having to heal an imposthume, and finding the person to be afraid of lancing, privately wrapped up his knife in a sponge, with which, while he gently smoothed the place, he lanced it. So, when we encounter an offending brother, we must not openly carry the dagger in our hand, but with words of sweetness administer our reproof, and so effect the cure. Parallel Verses KJV: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:WEB: but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ; |
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