Colossians 4:6

God's Word

Everything you say should be kind and well thought out so that you know how to answer everyone.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:24

Tell people about his glory. Tell all the nations about his miracles.

Psalm 105:2

Sing to him. Make music to praise him. Meditate on all the miracles he has performed.

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I have repeated every regulation that ⌞comes⌟ from your mouth.

Psalm 119:46

I will speak about your written instructions in the presence of kings and not feel ashamed.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 66:16

Come and listen, all who fear God, and I will tell you what he has done for me.

Proverbs 10:21

The lips of a righteous person feed many, but stubborn fools die because they have no sense.

Proverbs 15:4

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

A wise person’s words win favors, but a fool’s lips are self-destructive.

Ezekiel 43:24

Offer them to the Lord. The priests must throw salt on them and offer them as burnt offerings to the Lord.

Leviticus 2:13

Also put salt on each of your grain offerings. The salt of God’s promise  must never be left out of your grain offerings. Put salt on all your offerings.

Matthew 5:13

“You are salt for the earth. But if salt loses its taste, how will it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people.

Mark 9:50

Salt is good. But if salt loses its taste, how will you restore its flavor? Have salt within you, and live in peace with one another.”

Luke 4:22

All the people spoke well of him. They were amazed to hear the gracious words flowing from his lips. They said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.

Deuteronomy 11:19

Teach them to your children, and talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up.

Colossians 3:16

Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you. Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about ⌞God’s⌟ kindness. Sing to God in your hearts.

1 Peter 3:15

But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence ⌞in God⌟ when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.