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Berean Standard Bible

“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.”

Ephesians 5:4

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In this stretch Paul describes life as 'children of light,' listing behaviors that do not fit God's people. Among them are vulgar speech and crude jokes.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

World English Bible (WEB)

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.

King James Version (KJV)

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

American Standard Version (ASV)

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And let there be no low behaviour, or foolish talk, or words said in sport, which are not right, but in place of them the giving of praise.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

also filthiness obscenity, and foolish talking, or jesting, -- the things not fit -- but rather thanksgiving;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ni palabras torpes, ni necedades, ni truhanerías, que no convienen; sino antes bien acciones de gracias.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No digan malas palabras, ni tengan conversaciones tontas, ni hagan chistes groseros. Todo eso está fuera de lugar. En vez de actuar así, sean agradecidos.

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