Our Speech

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

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

I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God. — read the full passage →

I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. — read the full passage →

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, — read the full passage →

but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

For, “He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, — read the full passage →

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing. — read the full passage →

And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.

But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”; so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.” — read the full passage →

So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another. — read the full passage →

Do all things without murmurings and disputes,

Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.

So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest! — read the full passage →

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also. — read the full passage →

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.

My little children, let’s not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.

But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.

“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

Who, when he was cursed, didn’t curse back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;

having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →