Ephesians 4:22

Translations

Modern

…to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Traditional

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

Literal

…you are to put off concerning the former way of life the old man, which is being corrupted according to the desires of deceit,

Latin

…deponere vos secundum pristinam conversationem veterem hominem, qui corrumpitur secundum desideria erroris.

Original

Greek

English

…to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Notes

Ephesians 4:20–24

What you learned about Christ is the truth that comes from him. He gives true understanding (compare John 14:6). He calls his people to a completely new way of life (compare Romans 6:3–14; 13:12–14; Colossians 3:8–10).

Ephesians 4:17–5:20

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

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Hardened Hearts The Old Life and the New Life

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