Ephesians 4:2

4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Ephesians 4:25

4:25 Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.


tn Or “meekness.” The word is often used in Hellenistic Greek of the merciful execution of justice on behalf of those who have no voice by those who are in a position of authority (Matt 11:29; 21:5).

tn Or “putting up with”; or “forbearing.”

sn A quotation from Zech 8:16.