Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Convenient

Romans 1:28
And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do things which are shameful;
Philemon 1:8
Wherefore, though I have much boldness in Christ to enjoin upon thee that which is befitting,

But

Ephesians 5:19
speaking to one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Ephesians 1:16
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
John 6:23
(but there came other boats from Tiberias near the place where they ate the bread, when the Lord had given thanks;)
2 Corinthians 1:11
you also unitedly helping us by prayer, so that for this blessing bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many on your behalf.
2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
Colossians 3:15
and let the peace of Christ, to which ye were called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be ye thankful.
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sakes before our God;
1 Thessalonians 5:18
in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you.
Hebrews 13:15
Through him therefore let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips giving thanks to his name.