1 Corinthians 15:33

Evil communications corrupt good manners.— The original words are a quotation from the works of Menander, and are an Iambic verse. Accordingly Dr. Doddridge very well translates them thus:

"Good manners are debauch'd by talk profane."

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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³³ Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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