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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ephesians 4:29

BSB
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.
AKJV
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.
CPDV
Let no evil words proceed from your mouth, but only what is good, toward the edification of faith, so as to bestow grace upon those who listen.
ERV
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.
NHEB
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
SMT
Let not any foul word go out of your mouth, but if any good to the building of necessity, that it might give grace to them hearing.

Commentary for Ephesians 4:29

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Overview of Ephesians 4:29
Summary
Speak only words that build others up.
Event
Command regarding beneficial speech
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching