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Anger Opens the Door
Commentators overwhelmingly connect this warning to the previous verse about anger. They explain that harboring unresolved anger, resentment, or malice gives the devil a strategic foothold ('place') in our lives. As John Calvin notes, before the poison of hatred enters the heart, anger must be dealt with, lest we yield possession of our hearts to the enemy.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 4:27
18th Century
Theologian
Neither give place to the devil. This probably refers to the exhortation in the previous verse: "Do not yield to the suggestions and tempt…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 4:27
Neither give place to the devil (μηδε διδοτε τοπον τω διαβολω). Present active imperative in prohibition, either stop doing it or …
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 4:27
19th Century
Bishop
Neither give place (that is, scope) to the devil. The name “Devil” is used by Paul onl…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 4:27
19th Century
Preacher
Neither give place to the devil.
He will knock at your door, and try to get in; but do not offer him a chair. If he forces his compa…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 4:27
If this advice is followed, the devil will be afforded no leeway. He will have no room to move. Instead, we must leave a place for the wrath of God…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 4:27
16th Century
Theologian
Neither give place (τῷ διαβόλῳ) to the devil. I am aware of the interpretation which some give of this passage. Erasmus, who tran…
John Gill
On Ephesians 4:27
17th Century
Pastor
Neither give place to the devil .
] Or "to the accuser", or "slanderer"; that is, to any adversary, that takes delig…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 4:25–28
17th Century
Minister
Notice the specific ways in which we should adorn our Christian profession. Beware of everything contrary to truth. No longer flatter or deceive ot…