Ephesians 5:4 - The Scriptures 2009

⁴ neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather thanksgiving.

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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

Colossians 3:8

But now, also put off all these: displeasure, wrath, evil, blasphemy, filthy talk from your mouth.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt word come out of your mouth, but only such as is good for the use of building up, so as to impart what is pleasant to the hearers.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

in all circumstances give thanks, for this is the desire of Elohim in Messiah יהושע for you.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge good, But the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

the beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is wicked madness.

2 Peter 2:18

For speaking arrogant nonsense, they entice – through the lusts of the flesh, through indecencies – the ones who have indeed escaped from those living in delusion,

Hebrews 13:15

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a slaughter offering of praise to Elohim, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His Name.

Philippians 4:6

Do not worry at all, but in every matter, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to Elohim.

Jude 1:10

But these blaspheme that which they do not know. And that which they know naturally, like unreasoning beasts, in these they corrupt themselves.

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks also to Elohim for His unspeakable gift!

Mark 7:22

thefts, greedy desires, wickednesses, deceit, indecency, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.

Psalm 92:1

It is good to give thanks to יהוה, And to sing praises to Your Name, O Most High;

Jude 1:13

wild waves of the sea foaming up their own shame, straying stars for whom blackness of darkness is kept forever.

2 Corinthians 1:11

you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks shall be given by many on our behalf for the favour bestowed upon us through many.

Romans 1:28

And even as they did not think it worthwhile to possess the knowledge of Elohim, Elohim gave them over to a worthless mind, to do what is improper,

Proverbs 12:23

A clever man is concealing knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

2 Peter 2:7

and rescued righteous Lot, who was oppressed with the indecent behaviour of the lawless

Psalm 33:1

Shout for joy in יהוה, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the straight!

Philemon 1:8

Therefore, although I have much boldness in Messiah to command you what is fitting,

1 Thessalonians 3:9

For what thanks are we able to return to Elohim for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake in the presence of our Elohim,

Ephesians 1:16

do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

John 6:23

but other boats came from Kinnereth, near the place where they ate bread after the Master had given thanks –

Daniel 6:10

And Dani’ĕl, when he knew that the writing was signed, went home and in his upper room with his windows open toward Yerushalayim he knelt down on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his Elah, as he had done before.

Proverbs 26:19

So is a man who deceived his neighbour, And says, “I was only joking!”