Ephesians 4:17

Translations

Modern

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

Traditional

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

Literal

This therefore I say and testify in the Lord: You are no longer to walk as also the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,

Latin

Hoc igitur dico, et testificor in Domino, ut jam non ambuletis, sicut et gentes ambulant in vanitate sensus sui,

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English

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

Notes

Ephesians 4:17

God's people are called to live in a way that is different from unbelievers in the world.

Ephesians 4:17–5:20

Paul gives believers specific guidelines for living a new life in Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Hardened Hearts The Old Life and the New Life

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