KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So drop the lies and start being real with each other. We're all connected — we're literally part of the same body.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Stop lying to people you're connected to — honesty hits different when you realize we're all in this together.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter to the Ephesians was written by Paul to Christian communities in Ephesus and the surrounding region of Asia Minor around 60-62 CE. It was written to encourage believers to live consistently with their new identity in Christ, fostering unity and promoting ethical behavior within the church.
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