Ephesians 5:4

Ephesians 5:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

4and there must be no filthiness or foolish talk, or vulgar joking, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

4Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

4nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

4Neither filthinesse, neither foolish talking, neither iesting, which are things not comely, but rather giuing of thankes.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

4nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate, but rather giving of thanks.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

4There must not be any bad language or foolish talk or dirty jokes. They are out of place. Instead, you should give thanks.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

4Do not speak in a way which uses disgusting words. Do not talk about silly things, like fools do. It is not right for God's people to talk like that. Instead, you should speak in a way which shows that you are thanking God.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

4also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting—the things not fit—but rather thanksgiving;

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