Ephesians 4:22 — King James Version← Study notes
“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;”
Ephesians 4:22 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Ephesians 4:2216 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Ephesians 4:22
“That ye put away as concerning your former manner of life, the old man.” This then surely is to learn Christ, to live rightly; for he that lives wickedly knows not God, neither is known of Him; for hear what he says elsewhere, “They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny Him.” Titus 1:16 That is to say, It was not on these terms that you entered into covenant. What is found among us is not vanity, but truth. As the doctrines are true, so is the life also.…
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David OseiNote3mo agoBearing fruit that lasts - Ephesians 4
The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His character. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible. God meets us exactly where we are - broken, uncertain, yet chosen...
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Priya NairNote3mo agoMercy and justice - Ephesians 4
The imagery here is agricultural - the original audience would have immediately understood the metaphor of sowing, waiting, and harvesting. God is faithful in every circumstance. His timing, His metho...
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