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NASB | Ephesians 5:4 and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:4 Let 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]. |
Bible Question: Kalos, or whomever I need explaing on fooliness talking..we are having a study on this and I want to know the truth to bring to the class..I understand if you joke with others that is fooliness, I do a lot of that for fun.so if I am wrong. Please tell me I want to please God. Thanks, Grace |
Bible Answer: Eph 5:4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. Context is everything in a case like this. In order to understand what Paul means by "foolish talk" we need to pay attention to what is being said before and after. Notice that in verse 4 "foolish talk" is preceded by "filthiness" and followed by "crude joking." Also, verse 4 itself is preceded by verse 3 which speaks of "sexual immorality" and followed by verse 5 which speaks once again of "sexual immorality." So the "foolish talk" of which Paul speaks is most likely sexually immoral in nature. Joking around isn't necessarily sinful unless it involves things that are . . . well . . . sinful. Machaira |
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