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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Filthiness (αισχροτης). Old word from αισχρος (base), here alone in N.T.

Foolish talking (μωρολογια). Late…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Neither filthiness. That is, obscene or indecent conversation. Literally, that which is shameful, or deformed—aischrotes. The wor…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting.—The word “filthiness” (unlike the filthy communication of …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

All sorts of evil, frivolous, fruitless talk should be condemned by the Christian. He should feel that he lives in a nobler way; he lives with purp…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul has already warned against “unwholesome talk” (4:29) because of the harm it does to those who are compelled to hear it. Now he attacks it from…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting
The former of these may include all filthy gestures and behaviour, every …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …

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