²⁰ And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you.

²⁹ Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

⁴ Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.

⁸ But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.

³⁶ And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.