Ephesians 4:30 net — And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

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"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."

— Ephesians 4:30, NET Bible

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Ephesians 4 — Context

27

Do not give the devil an opportunity.

28

The one who steals must steal no longer; instead he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need.

29

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear.

30

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

31

You must put away all bitterness, anger, wrath, quarreling, and slanderous talk– indeed all malice.

32

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Ephesians 4:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:30 say?
Ephesians 4:30 in the NET Bible reads: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
Where is Ephesians 4:30 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 30.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 4:30.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:30 in?
Ephesians 4:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 4:30?
Ephesians 4:30 reads (NET): “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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