en_tn/eph/04/28.md

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No corrupt speech must come out of your mouth,

"Let no foul language come out of your mouth" or "Let no filthy talk come out of your mouth"

instead words that are useful for building up others

"instead speak words that are useful for building up, or giving strength to other believers"

to give grace to them who are listening

"In this way you will give grace to those who are listening".

do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God

"do not cause the Holy Spirit of God to become sad by your bad speech"

by whom you have been sealed

"for he has sealed you".