But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
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Gill's Exposition
But speaking the truth in love,.... Either Christ himself, who is the truth, and is to be preached, and always spoken of with strong affection and love; or the Gospel, the word of truth, so called in…
Barnes' Notes
But speaking the truth in love - Margin, “being sincere.” The translation in the text is correct - literally, “truthing in love” - ἀληθεύοντες alētheuontes. Two things are here to be noted: (1) The…
Adam Clarke
But, speaking the truth in love - The truth recommended by the apostle is the whole system of Gospel doctrine; this they are to teach and preach, and this is opposed to the deceit mentioned above.…
Here the apostle proceeds to more particular exhortations. Two he enlarges upon in this chapter: - To unity an love, purity and holiness, which Christians should very much study. We do not walk worthy…
Cambridge Bible
speaking the truth The Gr. (one word) is wider and deeper, including the thought of livingand loving truth. Alford renders "being followers of truth." And the context is in favour of this. Not…
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