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Berean Standard Bible

“and do not give the devil a foothold.”

Ephesians 4:27

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Study note

Paul is giving practical instructions about the new life: put away falsehood, speak the truth, and do not let the sun go down on your anger. The next line adds a warning about what unresolved anger allows.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and do not give the devil a foothold.

World English Bible (WEB)

and don’t give place to the devil.

King James Version (KJV)

Neither give place to the devil.

American Standard Version (ASV)

neither give place to the devil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And do not give way to the Evil One.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

neither give place to the devil;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ni deis lugar al diablo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así no le darán lugar al diablo.

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