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27 and do not make room for the devil. 28 Those who steal must give up stealing; rather, let them labor, doing good work with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. 29 Let no evil talk come out of your mouths but only what is good for building up,[a] as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

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  1. 4.29 Other ancient authorities read building up faith

27 and do not give the devil a foothold.(A) 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(B) doing something useful with their own hands,(C) that they may have something to share with those in need.(D)

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(E) but only what is helpful for building others up(F) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

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