Verse 8. But now ye also put off all these. All these which follow, as being also inconsistent with the Christian calling. Anger, wrath. See Barnes "Eph 4:26". Malice. See Barnes "Eph 4:31". Blasphemy. See Barnes "Mt 9:3". The word here seems to mean all injurious and calumnious speaking -- whether against God or man. Filthy communication out of your mouth. Lewd, indecent, and immodest discourse. See Barnes "Eph 4:29". The conversation of the heathen everywhere abounds with this. A pure method of conversation among men is the fruit of Christianity. {++} "blasphemy" "evil speaking" |