5 Bible Verses about Jesting

Most Relevant Verses

Genesis 19:14

Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were to marry his daughters, and said, “Up, get out of this place, for the Lord will destroy the city.” But he appeared to his sons-in-law to be jesting.

Psalm 35:16

Like godless jesters at a feast,
They gnashed at me with their teeth.

From Thematic Bible


Jesting » Not jesting

Ephesians 5:3-4

But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

Jesting » See

Jesting » Foolish, forbidden

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