Ephesians 5:4 - Common English BibleObscene language, silly talk, or vulgar jokes aren’t acceptable for believers. Instead, there should be thanksgiving. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionLet there be no filthiness (obscenity, indecency) nor foolish and sinful (silly and corrupt) talk, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting or becoming; but instead voice your thankfulness [to God]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Versionnor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionOr obscenity, or foolish talking, or scurrility, which is to no purpose; but rather giving of thanks. See the chapter |