Ephesians 4:29

29 Let no * 1unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for 2edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29 In-Context

27 and do not give the devil an opportunity.
28 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.
29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 12:34; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 3:8
  • 2. Ecclesiastes 10:12; Romans 14:19; Colossians 4:6

Footnotes 2

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