Translation Comparison

Ephesians 4:29

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Ephesians 4:29 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Ephesians 4:29 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	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.
American Standard VersionASV	Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Let no evil speech proceed from your mouth; but that which is good, to the edification of faith, that it may administer grace to the hearers.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Let no corrupt word go out of your mouth, but if there be any good one for needful edification, that it may give grace to those that hear it.
English Revised VersionERV	Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.
World English BibleWEB	Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Let no corrupt word out of your mouth go forth, but what is good unto the needful building up, that it may give grace to the hearers;
American King James VersionAKJV	Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Let no unwholesome words ever pass your lips, but let all your words be good for benefiting others according to the need of the moment, so that they may be a means of blessing to the hearers.

King James Bible

KJV

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.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Let no evil speech proceed from your mouth; but that which is good, to the edification of faith, that it may administer grace to the hearers.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let no corrupt word go out of your mouth, but if there be any good one for needful edification, that it may give grace to those that hear it.

English Revised Version

ERV

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Let no corrupt word out of your mouth go forth, but what is good unto the needful building up, that it may give grace to the hearers;

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Let no unwholesome words ever pass your lips, but let all your words be good for benefiting others according to the need of the moment, so that they may be a means of blessing to the hearers.

King James Bible

KJV

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.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Let no evil speech proceed from your mouth; but that which is good, to the edification of faith, that it may administer grace to the hearers.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let no corrupt word go out of your mouth, but if there be any good one for needful edification, that it may give grace to those that hear it.

English Revised Version

ERV

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Let no corrupt word out of your mouth go forth, but what is good unto the needful building up, that it may give grace to the hearers;

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Let no unwholesome words ever pass your lips, but let all your words be good for benefiting others according to the need of the moment, so that they may be a means of blessing to the hearers.