Let no corrupt communication proceed, &c.— This primarily refers to obscene talk; which is, with great propriety, called corrupt, or putrid, as the word σαπρος, signifies, in direct opposition to that which is seasoned with salt; and is recommended, Colossians 4:6 as tending to preserve from such putrefaction and rottenness. But that which is good, &c. some read, But if any thing be good to needful edification: as if it were intimated, "that if any useful thought arise, or an occasion may be fitly taken to graft an edifying remark on any thing which passes in conversation, there should be a readiness to improve it; that so every one may furnish out his quota, without unprofitable or disagreeable charms of silence, or the temptation of having recourse to any thing that is ill, to prevent them; which, unfortunately, is but too often the case."
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Ephesians 4:29
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good toh the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.