# Connecting Statement:

Paul finishes his instructions on what believers should not do and ends with what they must do.

# Put away all bitterness, rage, anger

"Put away" here is a metaphor for not continuing to have certain attitudes or behaviors. Alternate translation: "You must not allow these things to be part of your life: bitterness, rage, anger" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# rage

intense anger