Ephesians 4:29 Meaning
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Context Explained
27Neither give place to the devil.
28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Colossians 4:6
Both verses encourage speech that is gracious and beneficial to others.
James 1:19
This verse advises being quick to listen and slow to speak, aligning with the theme of thoughtful communication.
Proverbs 15:23
This verse highlights the joy of a timely word, similar to the call for edifying speech.
Source: Ephesians 4:29