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Ephesians 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

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ASV

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

KJV

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

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12 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
καὶkaiandG2532 →
αἰσχρότηςaischrotēsfilthinessG151 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
μωρολογίαmōrologiafoolish talkingG3473 →
ἢēorG2228 →
εὐτραπελίαeutrapeliacrude jokingG2160 →
ἃhawhichG3739 →
οὐκouknotG3756 →
ἀνῆκενanēkenwere fitG433 →
ἀλλὰallabutG235 →
μᾶλλονmallonratherG3123 →
εὐχαριστία.eucharistiathanksgiving.G2169 →

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Colossians 3:8But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.Ephesians 5:20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.1 Thessalonians 5:18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.James 3:4–8Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.Matthew 12:34–37You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.Proverbs 26:19so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”Colossians 3:15–17Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.Hebrews 13:15Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.Ephesians 5:19–20Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,2 Peter 2:18With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.Mark 7:22greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.Proverbs 23:16My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.James 1:21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.Psalms 107:21–22Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

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