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Evil-speaking

Is expressly forbidden (Titus 3:2; James 4:11), and severe punishments are denounced against it (1 Cor. 5:11; 6:10). It is spoken of also with abhorrence (Ps. 15:3; Prov. 18:6, 7), and is foreign to the whole Christian character and the example of Christ.

In the Bible

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Verses where Evil-speaking is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Ephesians 4:31

    Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

Scripture on Evil-speaking

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Evil-speaking references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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