Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Corrupt (σαπρος). Rotten, putrid, like fruit (Matthew 7:17f.), fish (Matthew 13:48), here the opposite of …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let no corrupt communication proceed. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 15:33).

The word translated "corrupt"—s…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Let no corrupt communication . . .—The word rendered “corrupt” is a strong word, signifying “rotten”; used in Matthew 7:1…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth.

I have heard unthinking people say, "Well, if it is in your heart, you may …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Not only will Christians do “the good” (v.28); they will also speak “what is helpful.” No unhealthy language will pass through their lips. “Unwhole…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

No filthy speech. He first forbids believers to use any filthy language, including under this name all those expressions that are…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth ,
&c.] As unsavoury speech, foolish talking, light and frothy…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Filthy words proceed from corruption in the speaker, and they corrupt the minds and manners of those who hear them: Christians should beware of all…

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