Cross references
Ephesians 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
Ephesians 5:4 has 28 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 12 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Colossians 3:8 (31 votes) and Ephesians 4:29 (27 votes). 35 other verses point back to it. It links with 30 other books, from Exodus 20 to Revelation 22.
Which verses does Ephesians 5:4 point to?
The 20 strongest of 28, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Colossians 3:831 votes
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
- Ephesians 4:2927 votes
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1813 votes
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- Proverbs 15:212 votes
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
- Matthew 12:34–3710 votes
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. …
- James 3:4–810 votes
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. …
- Ecclesiastes 10:136 votes
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
- Colossians 3:15–175 votes
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. …
- Mark 7:224 votes
greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
- Ephesians 5:19–204 votes
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Hebrews 13:154 votes
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- 2 Peter 2:184 votes
- Psalm 107:21–223 votes
- Philippians 4:63 votes
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Psalm 92:12 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:152 votes
- Jude 1:102 votes
- Psalm 33:11 vote
- Proverbs 12:231 vote
- Romans 1:281 vote
Which verses point to Ephesians 5:4?
The 10 strongest of 35.