KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
This scripture warns us that bad companionship and communication will harm our moral habits. So keep good company to stay on the right path.
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Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
— 1 Corinthians 15:33
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| Quote words | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and find other Bible verses that use the same word. |
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| evil | κακαί | Worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 properly refers to effects), i.e., (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious | G2556 |
| communications | ὁμιλίαι | Companionship ("homily"), i.e., (by implication) intercourse | G3657 |
| corrupt | Φθείρουσιν | Properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e., to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave) | G5351 |
| good | χρησθ' | Employed, i.e., (by implication) useful (in manner or morals) | G5543 |
| manners. | ἤθη | Usage, i.e., (plural) moral habits | G2239 |
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