Ephesians 5:4

God's Word

It’s not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks ⌞to God⌟.

Cross References

Colossians 3:8

Also get rid of your anger, hot tempers, hatred, cursing, obscene language, and all similar sins.

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

A fool starts out by talking foolishness and ends up saying crazy things that are dangerous.

2 Peter 2:18

They arrogantly use nonsense to seduce people by appealing to their sexual desires, especially to sexual freedom. They seduce people who have just escaped from those who live in error.

Hebrews 13:15

Through Jesus we should always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, words that acknowledge him.

Philippians 4:6

Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks.

Jude 1:10

Whatever these people don’t understand, they insult. Like animals, which are creatures of instinct, they use whatever they know to destroy themselves.

2 Corinthians 9:15

I thank God for his gift that words cannot describe.

Mark 7:22

adultery, greed, wickedness, cheating, shameless lust, envy, cursing, arrogance, and foolishness come from within a person.

Psalm 92:1

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to make music to praise your name, O Most High.

Jude 1:13

Their shame is like the foam on the wild waves of the sea. They are wandering stars for whom gloomy darkness is kept forever.

2 Corinthians 1:11

since you are also joining to help us when you pray for us. Then many people will thank God for the favor he will show us because many people prayed for us.

Romans 1:28

And because they thought it was worthless to acknowledge God, God allowed their own immoral minds to control them. So they do these indecent things.

Proverbs 12:23

A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.

2 Peter 2:7

Yet, God rescued Lot, a man who had his approval. Lot was distressed by the lifestyle of people who had no principles and lived in sexual freedom.

Psalm 33:1

Joyfully sing to the Lord, you righteous people. Praising ⌞the Lord⌟ is proper for decent people.

Philemon 1:8

Christ makes me bold enough to order you to do the right thing.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

We can never thank God enough for all the joy you give us as we rejoice in God’s presence.

Ephesians 1:16

I never stop thanking God for you. I always remember you in my prayers.

John 6:23

Other boats from Tiberias arrived near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord gave thanks.

Daniel 6:10

When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went to his house. An upper room in his house had windows that opened in the direction of Jerusalem. Three times each day he got down on his knees and prayed to his God. He had always praised God this way.

Proverbs 26:19

so is the person who tricks his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”