Eph 4:26-27 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Eph 4:26-27: 4:26-27 “don’t sin by letting anger control you” (literally “be angry and do not sin” ): This verse quotes Ps 4:4 . The literal form of the quotation cannot be used to justify anger, for anger gives a foothold to the devil (cp. Jas 1:20 ). God’s people are to be gentle and gracious, not harsh or angry (see Eph 4:31-32 ). • Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry: Anger must quickly be resolved, not allowed to stew.

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‏ Ephesians 4:26-27

Summary for Eph 4:26-27: 4:26-27 ^a “don’t sin by letting anger control you” (literally “be angry and do not sin”): This verse quotes Ps 4:4 ^b. The literal form of the quotation cannot be used to justify anger, for anger gives a foothold to the devil (cp. Jas 1:20 ^c). God’s people are to be gentle and gracious, not harsh or angry (see Eph 4:31-32 ^d).

• Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry: Anger must quickly be resolved, not allowed to stew.