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The way in which believers speak should reflect their calling as Christians. Christian speech should be sincere, godly and honouring to God.
In oneself Ps 19:14 See also Ps 17:3; Ps 39:1; Ps 141:3
In others Eph 4:29-31 See also Pr 4:24; Ecc 5:6; Eph 5:4; Col 3:8-10; 1Pe 3:9-10; Ps 34:12-13
It gives glory to God Heb 13:15 See also Ps 34:1; Ps 35:28; Ps 51:15; 1Pe 2:9
It gives thanks and praise to God Col 3:17 See also Dt 8:10; 1Ch 16:4,7-8,34-36; Ps 100:4; Ps 118:1,19,21,28-29; Joel 2:26; Mk 8:6-7; Col 2:7; 1Th 5:18; Jas 3:9-10
It confesses Jesus Christ as Lord Ro 10:9-10 See also Mt 10:32-33 pp Lk 12:8-9; Mt 16:16; 1Co 12:3
It is gentle, gracious and tactful Col 4:6 See also Jdg 8:1-3; Pr 10:32; Pr 15:1; Pr 16:24; Ecc 10:12; Da 2:14-16; 1Pe 3:15
It is kind Pr 12:25 See also Ge 50:19-21; Job 4:3-4; 1Co 4:13; 2Ti 2:24-25
It is instructive and edifying Col 3:16 See also Pr 12:18; Pr 15:2,4,7; Pr 20:15; Pr 25:11-12; Pr 31:26; Mal 2:7; Eph 4:15,29
It is prudent and restrained Pr 17:27 See also Pr 15:28; Pr 18:13; Ecc 5:2; Ecc 9:17; Jas 1:19
It is honest and unadorned Mt 5:37 See also Ps 15:2-3; Ps 141:5; Pr 24:26; Pr 27:5-6,9; Pr 28:23
It is truthful and sincere Zec 8:16 See also Ex 20:16 pp Dt 5:20; Pr 12:17,19,22; Mal 2:6; 2Co 2:17; 2Co 4:2; 2Co 6:7; Eph 4:25
It is wise Ps 37:30 See also Pr 10:13,31; Pr 13:14; Ac 6:10
It will speak of God and his works Dt 6:6-9 See also Ps 40:9-10; Ps 145:7; Mal 3:16
Jn 7:46 See also Mt 7:28-29; Mt 13:54 pp Mk 6:2; Lk 4:22; 1Pe 2:22-23; Isa 53:9
Speech as a means of blessing people Nu 6:22-27 See also Ge 1:22,28; Dt 21:5; 1Ch 23:13
1335 | blessing |
1460 | truth |
5922 | prudence |
7797 | teaching |
8252 | faithfulness, relationships |
8275 | honesty |
8291 | kindness |
8352 | thankfulness |
8361 | wisdom |
8407 | confession of Christ |
8413 | edification |
8664 | praise |