Eph 4:29 | RWP | e4.org | Corrupt ( σαπρος ). Rotten, putrid, like fruit ( .), fish ( ), here the opposite of αγαθος (good). For edifying as the need may be ( προς οικοδομην της χρειας ). "For the build-up of the need," "for supplying help when there is need." Let no other words come out. That it may give ( ινα δω ). For this elliptical use of ινα see on .

‏ Ephesians 4:29

Corrupt ( σαπρος ). Rotten, putrid, like fruit (Mt 7:17f.), fish (Mt 13:48), here the opposite of αγαθος (good).

For edifying as the need may be ( προς οικοδομην της χρειας ). "For the build-up of the need," "for supplying help when there is need." Let no other words come out.

That it may give ( ινα δω ). For this elliptical use of ινα see on 5:33.