[… rid yourselves of all such things] … and filthy language from your lips.
Summary: Words can be weapons. Paul points out that the tools of slander are words that cause real hurt.
If your idea of “filthy language” is anything that gets **BLEEPED** out on TV, you are on the right track. Strong’s Concordance calls this kind of language “vile conversation.” “But wait!” (As they say on TV), “There’s more!!”
The Greek word Paul used has roots. They are made up of root words that mean “shameful” (G153) and to “disfigure” or be “ashamed.”
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