6 Bible Verses about joking

Nor should obscenity, silly chatter or double-meaning jokes be used, because they are not proper either. But instead, [you should express] thanksgiving.

But now you also should stop practicing them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy language from your mouth.

For my reins [on your life] are easy [to respond to] and the burden I place [on you] is light."

But you should not even talk about sexual immorality, or any type of [moral] impurity, or greed. [Note: Possibly "greed" here means "desire for more" of such things]. Such talk is not suitable for saints [i.e., God's holy people].

Do not allow unwholesome [Note: The Greek word for "unwholesome" is "rotten, diseased"] language to come from your mouth, but only what is helpful for building up those who need it, so that you can impart favor [i.e., benefit] to those who listen [to you].

But others made fun of them, saying, "Oh, they are just drunk [i.e., full of new wine]."