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Ephesians 4:29
New International Version
Ephesians 4:29
New International Version
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(A) but only what is helpful for building others up(B) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29
New King James Version
Ephesians 4:29
New King James Version
29 (A)Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but (B)what is good for necessary [a]edification, (C)that it may impart grace to the hearers.
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Ephesians 4:29
Amplified Bible
Ephesians 4:29
Amplified Bible
29 Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
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Ephesians 4:29
English Standard Version
Ephesians 4:29
English Standard Version
29 (A)Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give (B)grace to those who hear.
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