Ephesians 5:4

and filthiness, and foolish talking, and jesting, which are not becoming, but rather giving of thanks.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

In Context

3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becomes saints,

5For this ye know, being aware that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

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Cross References

Mark 7:22thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, wantonness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.

Romans 1:28And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not becoming;

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21

Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →

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