Ephesians 5:4 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁴ Nor should there be any obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse joking, which are not fitting, but there should be thanksgiving instead.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ Let there be no filthiness (obscenity, indecency) nor foolish and sinful (silly and corrupt) talk, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting or becoming; but instead voice your thankfulness [to God].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

Common English Bible

⁴ Obscene language, silly talk, or vulgar jokes aren’t acceptable for believers. Instead, there should be thanksgiving.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ nor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks.

Ephesians 5:4 Cross References

Mark 7:22

theft, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.

John 6:23

Then other boats from Tiberias came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

Romans 1:28

And just as they considered it worthless to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a worthless mind, to do what is not proper.

2 Corinthians 1:11

as you join in helping us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on your behalf for the favor granted to us through the prayers of many.

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

Ephesians 1:16

I have not ceased giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no foul word come out of your mouth, but only what is good for edification, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious about nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.

Colossians 3:8

But now you must put them all aside: wrath, anger, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

1 Thessalonians 5:18

in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philemon 1:8

Therefore, although I am bold enough in Christ to command yoʋ to do what is right,

Hebrews 13:15

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.

2 Peter 2:18

For they speak bombastic words of nonsense, and with sensual desires of the flesh they entice people who have truly escaped from others who live in error.

2 Peter 2:7

and if he rescued righteous Lot, who was distressed by the sensual conduct of the lawless

Jude 1:10

Yet these men slander whatever they do not understand, and they are corrupted by what they, like irrational beasts, instinctively comprehend.

Jude 1:13

They are wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shameful deeds; wayward stars, for whom the thick gloom of darkness has been reserved forever.