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Ephesians 5:4

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

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KJV

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

ESV

Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

NLT

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.

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