Ephesians 5:4

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Ephesians 5:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible

2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

3 But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed.

4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

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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

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

Matthew 12:35

The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

Matthew 12:36

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

Matthew 12:37

For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

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 lips.

James 3:4

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.

James 3:5

In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.

James 3:6

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

James 3:7

All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,

James 3:8

but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

2 Peter 2:7

and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless

2 Peter 2:18

With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.

Jude 1:10

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

Jude 1:13

They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.

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,

Ephesians 5:19

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

Ephesians 5:20

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

Ephesians 1:16

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Psalms 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

Psalms 92:1

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

Psalms 107:21

Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

Psalms 107:22

Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.

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 landed near the place where the people 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

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

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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.