Ephesians 4:29

New Century Version

When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.

Cross References

Psalm 45:2

You are more handsome than anyone, and you are an excellent speaker, so God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 5:9

My enemies’ mouths do not tell the truth; in their hearts they want to destroy others. Their throats are like open graves; they use their tongues for telling lies.

Psalm 52:2

You think up evil plans. Your tongue is like a sharp razor, making up lies.

Psalm 71:24

I will tell about your justice all day long. And those who want to hurt me will be ashamed and disgraced.

Proverbs 12:13

Evil people are trapped by their evil talk, but good people stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 15:23

People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.

Proverbs 15:7

Wise people use their words to spread knowledge, but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise are known for their understanding. Their pleasant words make them better teachers.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of the wise bring them praise, but the words of a fool will destroy them.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God gave me the ability to teach so that I know what to say to make the weak strong. Every morning he wakes me. He teaches me to listen like a student.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Luke 4:22

All the people spoke well of Jesus and were amazed at the words of grace he spoke. They asked, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

John 1:37

The two followers heard John say this, so they followed Jesus.

Romans 14:19

So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one another.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please our neighbors for their good, to help them be stronger in faith.

1 Corinthians 14:19

But in the church meetings I would rather speak five words I understand in order to teach others than thousands of words in a different language.

Ephesians 4:12

Christ gave those gifts to prepare God’s holy people for the work of serving, to make the body of Christ stronger.

Ephesians 4:16

The whole body depends on Christ, and all the parts of the body are joined and held together. Each part does its own work to make the whole body grow and be strong with love.

Colossians 4:6

When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, you wives should yield to your husbands. Then, if some husbands do not obey God’s teaching, they will be persuaded to believe without anyone’s saying a word to them. They will be persuaded by the way their wives live.

2 Peter 2:18

They brag with words that mean nothing. By their evil desires they lead people into the trap of sin—people who are just beginning to escape from others who live in error.