Colossians 3:8

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But now put off also all: anger, indignation, malice, blasphemy, filthy speaking out of your mouth.

Reflection

Paul lists anger, wrath, malice, and slander together because they travel in a pack. Put them all off — the verb is the one used for taking off a garment. The garment does not have to stay on just because you are used to it.

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