Ephesians 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:19
so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"

Matthew 12:34
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Romans 1:28
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:8
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

Philemon 1:8
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

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filthiness.

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:13
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.

Matthew 12:34-37
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. . . .

Mark 7:22
greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.

Colossians 3:8
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

James 3:4-8
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. . . .

2 Peter 2:7, 18
and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless . . .

Jude 1:10, 13
These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively. . . .

convenient.

Romans 1:28
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Philemon 1:8
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

but.

Ephesians 5:19, 20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, . . .

Ephesians 1:16
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers

Psalm 33:1
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous; befitting is the praise of the upright.

Psalm 92:1
It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,

Psalm 107:21, 22
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. . . .

Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

John 6:23
However, some boats from Tiberias arrived near the place they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. . . .

1 Thessalonians 3:9
How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

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