Ephesians 5:4

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Summary

Ephesians 5:4

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

Convenient

Romans 1:28

Philemon 1:8

But

General references

Exodus 20:14

Bible References

Convenient

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God or consider Him worth knowing [as their Creator], God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do things which are improper and repulsive,

Therefore [on the basis of these facts], though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is appropriate,

But

Speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, [offering praise by] singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;

I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers;

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart—those with moral integrity and godly character].

It is a good and delightful thing to give thanks to the Lord,
To sing praises to Your name, O Most High,

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness,
And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he went into his house (now in his roof chamber his windows were open toward Jerusalem); he continued to get down on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously.

[Now some] other small boats from Tiberias had come in near the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then thanks will be given by many persons on our behalf for the gracious gift [of deliverance] granted to us through the prayers of many [believers].

Now thanks be to God for His indescribable gift [which is precious beyond words]!

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.

Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].

For what [adequate] thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?

in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.

General references

“You shall not commit adultery.