5 Bible Verses about Jesting
Most Relevant Verses
Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting -- all of which are out of character -- but rather thanksgiving.
so is a person who deceives his neighbor, and says, "Was I not only joking?"
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.
Then Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law who were going to marry his daughters. He said, "Quick, get out of this place because the Lord is about to destroy the city!" But his sons-in-law thought he was ridiculing them.
From Thematic Bible
Jesting » Not jesting
But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints. Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting -- all of which are out of character -- but rather thanksgiving.
Jesting » See
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.
Jesting » Foolish, forbidden
Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting -- all of which are out of character -- but rather thanksgiving.
