Ephesians 5:4

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There must not be any bad language or foolish talk or dirty jokes. Those are inappropriate. Instead, you should give thanks.

Cross References

Colossians 3:8

But now you must also get rid of things like anger, rage, hatred, lies, and dirty language.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t let any foul language come out of your mouths. Say only what will help build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who are listening.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

and give thanks no matter what happens, because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

2 Peter 2:18

They speak empty, bragging words. By appealing to lust and desire, they tempt new believers who are just escaping from others who are living wrong.

Hebrews 13:15

Let’s keep talking openly about our faith in Jesus. Then our words will be like a sacrifice to God, offered through Jesus.

Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything, but in every situation, pray and give thanks to God and ask him to help you.

Jude 1:10

But these people say insulting things about whatever they don’t understand. And the only things they do understand will destroy them. They’re like wild animals who can’t think for themselves and live only by instinct.

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for his gift, which is so great that words can’t describe it!

Mark 7:22

adultery, greed, hate, cheating, impurity, jealousy, lying, pride, and foolishness.

Jude 1:13

They’re like wild waves of the sea—their shame rises up like foam. They’re like stars that don’t stay in place. God has reserved very great darkness for them forever.

2 Corinthians 1:11

especially as you help us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks to God for the kindness he has shown us in answer to many people’s prayers.

Romans 1:28

They didn’t think it was important to know God, so God left them unable to discern right from wrong.

2 Peter 2:7

God saved Lot, a man who did what was right. Lot was shocked by the evil conduct of those people who didn’t obey God’s laws.

Philemon 1:8

Because of the authority Christ has given me, I could be bold and order you to do what you should do.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

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

Ephesians 1:16

I haven’t stopped thanking God for you. I always remember you in my prayers.

John 6:23

Then some boats arrived from Tiberias, near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord gave thanks,