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.

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In Context

28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

Psalms 45:2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Psalms 73:7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:18-32

Exhortation to Purity and Holiness; Cautions against Sin; Against Grieving the Spirit. ( a. d. 61.) 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not… Read the whole commentary →

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