Ephesians
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness virtue, forgiveness of others, and kindness — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
Luke 6:37“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
Proverbs 25:21“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Proverbs 17:9
Common questions
What does Ephesians 4:32 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 4:32 reads: "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." The verse speaks to forgiveness virtue, forgiveness of others, and kindness. 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 4:32 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." is Ephesians 4:32 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 4:32?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 4:32 include Colossians 3:13, Luke 6:37, and Mark 11:25. Reading them alongside Ephesians 4:32 deepens the theme of forgiveness virtue.
How can I pray with Ephesians 4:32?
Read Ephesians 4:32 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.