Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Context
This verse from Ephesians Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Walk worthy of the calling with humility, gentleness, patience, and unity. There is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father. Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers to equip the …
Other Translations
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
Let no corrupt word out of your mouth go forth, but what is good unto the needful building up, that it may give grace to the hearers;
Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.
Cross References
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is …
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.