59 Bible Verses about speaking
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So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.
For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
I will hear what God, the LORD, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, his holy ones; but let them not turn again to folly.
If any man speaks in another language, let it be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.
If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent;
However in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, "I believed, and therefore I spoke." We also believe, and therefore also we speak;
Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.
Also do not take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church, and let him speak to himself, and to God.
But when they deliver you up, do not be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.
This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Therefore my people shall know my name; in that day they will know that I am he who speaks; behold, it is I."
speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing, and singing praises in your heart to the Lord;
'Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.'
It shall happen that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a child;' for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak.
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
let the women keep silent in the churches, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the Law also says.
I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the hour is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.
The wicked go astray from the womb. They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
And look, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
But he will speak to this nation with stammering lips and a strange language;
Therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Hosts, "Because you speak this word, behold, I will make my words in your mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.
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Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.
For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.
Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all deceit, and hypocrisy, and envy, and all slander,
And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by hell.
Do not speak against one another, brothers. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Speaking » Folly in
But I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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Topics on Speaking
Christ Speaking
John 18:20Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jewish people come together. I said nothing in secret.
Christ Speaking To Disciples
Matthew 12:49And he stretched out his hand towards his disciples, and said, "Look, my mother and my brothers.
Evil Speaking
1 Peter 2:1Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all deceit, and hypocrisy, and envy, and all slander,
God Speaking Of Old
Hebrews 1:1God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,
Speaking Again
Job 33:14For God speaks once, yes twice, though man pays no attention.
Speaking As From God
Jeremiah 15:19Therefore thus says the LORD, "If you return, then will I bring you again, that you may stand before me; and if you take forth the precious from the vile, you shall be as my mouth: they shall return to you, but you shall not return to them.
Speaking By The Spirit
2 Samuel 23:2"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.
Speaking In Christ's Name
Matthew 7:22Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did not we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?'
Speaking In Tongues
Acts 19:1-7It happened that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having passed through the upper country, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples.
Speaking The Word God Gives
Exodus 4:12Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak."
Speaking To God
Genesis 18:27Abraham answered, "See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, who am but dust and ashes.
Speaking Truth
Ephesians 4:15but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
Speaking With The Mouth
Ezekiel 3:27But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD': He who hears, let him hear; and he who forbears, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.
Speaking, Evil
Romans 3:13"Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit." "The poison of vipers is under their lips;"
Speaking, Wisdom In
James 1:19This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
The Dumb Speaking
Luke 1:64His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
The Spirit Speaking
Acts 8:29The Spirit said to Philip, "Go near, and join yourself to this chariot."
While Still Speaking
Isaiah 65:24It shall happen that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
