Ephesians 5:4

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ephesians 5:4

BSB
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
AKJV
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
CPDV
nor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks.
ERV
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
NHEB
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.
SMT
And obscenity, and silly discourse, or wit, which things concern not; but rather thankfulness.

Commentary for Ephesians 5:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ephesians 5:4
Summary
Replace crude speech with gratitude.
Event
Instruction on appropriate discourse
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching