John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:29
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ver. 29. Let no corrupt communication ] Gr. σαπρος . Rotten, putrid speech. A metaphor from rotten trees, or stinking flesh, or stinking breath. Shun obscene borborology and filthy speeches. read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:28
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Ver. 28. Let him labour, working, &c. ] This is the best remedy against poverty, which often prompts a man to theft, Proverbs 30:9 . See Trapp on " Pro 30:9 " The Grand Turk himself must be of some trade (Peacham); and Seneca said he had rather be sick in his bed than idle. How much more should "all ours learn to maintain good... read more