Catholic Public Domain Version
"nor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks. "
— Ephesians 5:4, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”
“nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks. ”
“nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.”
“Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting– all of which are out of character– but rather thanksgiving.”
“Or obscenity or foolish talking or scurrility, which is to no purpose: but rather giving of thanks.”
“And let there be no low behaviour, or foolish talk, or words said in sport, which are not right, but in place of them the giving of praise.”
“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”
Therefore, as most beloved sons, be imitators of God.
And walk in love, just as Christ also loved us and delivered himself for us, as an oblation and a sacrifice to God, with a fragrance of sweetness.
But let not any kind of fornication, or impurity, or rapacity so much as be named among you, just as is worthy of the saints,
nor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks.
For know and understand this: no one who is a fornicator, or lustful, or rapacious (for these are a kind of service to idols) holds an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Let no one seduce you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God was sent upon the sons of unbelief.
Therefore, do not choose to become participants with them.