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 these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; …
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for …
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto …
My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought …