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Using Bad Language

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Ephesians 4:29

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

Ephesians 5:4

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

Colossians 3:8–10

but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth: — read the full passage →

Matthew 15:11

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.

Matthew 12:36

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

James 3:1–18

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

Colossians 4:6

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

Luke 6:45

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Colossians 3:8

but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

James 1:26

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

James 3:10

out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Romans 3:10–18

as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:9–11

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:22

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

John 16:33

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Matthew 12:36–37

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Romans 12:2

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

1 Corinthians 3:16

Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Ephesians 5:3–4

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints; — read the full passage →

Luke 12:10

And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.

Luke 6:28

bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

James 3:5–6

So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire! — read the full passage →

Romans 12:14

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

Ephesians 5:6

Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:1–25

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 1:15

but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;

James 5:12

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.

James 3:8

but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison.

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Colossians 1:1–29

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

Matthew 5:16

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

1 Peter 4:14

If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

Colossians 3:5

Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Luke 1:37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

James 3:9–12

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God: — read the full passage →

James 1:21

Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Matthew 12:34–37

Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:21–22

Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: — read the full passage →

Philippians 3:8

Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,

Ephesians 4:26–27

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: — read the full passage →

2 Peter 2:18

For, uttering great swelling words of vanity, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by lasciviousness, those who are just escaping from them that live in error;

1 Corinthians 12:3

Wherefore I make known unto you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God saith, Jesus is anathema; and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, but in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 3:13–14

Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips: — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:33–37

Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

2 Timothy 2:16

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Colossians 2:1–23

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Revelation 1:1–20

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.