Ephesians 5:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.”
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“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”
King James Version · Public Domain“nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting, --the things not fit--but rather thanksgiving;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ephesians 5:4 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 33:1Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
- Psalms 92:1It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
- Psalms 107:21Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
- Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
- Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
- Daniel 6:10Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
- Matthew 12:34You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.
- Mark 7:22greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
- John 6:23However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
- Romans 1:28Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
- 2 Corinthians 9:15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
- Ephesians 1:16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
- 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 5:19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
- Philippians 4:6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Colossians 3:8But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
- Colossians 3:15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- Philemon 1:8So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
- Hebrews 13:15Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- James 3:4Consider 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.
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