Ephesians
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26
Ephesians 4:26 (KJV) speaks to anger, self control, and bitterness — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Psalms 37:8“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Colossians 3:13
Common questions
What does Ephesians 4:26 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 4:26 reads: "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:" The verse speaks to anger, self control, and bitterness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 4:26 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:" is Ephesians 4:26 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 4:26?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 4:26 include Psalms 37:8, Proverbs 19:11, and Proverbs 16:32. Reading them alongside Ephesians 4:26 deepens the theme of anger.
How can I pray with Ephesians 4:26?
Read Ephesians 4:26 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.