Ephesians 5:4
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Context
This verse from Ephesians Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. Walk in love as Christ loved and gave himself. Walk as children of light. Look carefully how you walk — not as unwise but as wise. Be filled with the Spirit. Household code: wives and husbands, with the marriage relationship …
Other Translations
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting, --the things not fit--but rather thanksgiving;
And let there be no low behaviour, or foolish talk, or words said in sport, which are not right, but in place of them the giving of praise.
Cross References
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most …
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in …
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart …
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.