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Ephesians 5:4 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

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

Ephesians 5:4

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And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

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But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

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

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For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

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Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. {disobedience: or, unbelief}

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