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Ephesians 4:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You need to completely let go of your old way of living, that version of yourself that was messed up by wanting things that only led you down the wrong path.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Time to delete your old self and all the toxic patterns that came with it.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, Ephesus was a major city in Asia Minor, known for its thriving pagan culture and temples dedicated to idols, which influenced the daily lives of its residents. Paul, writing this letter from prison to the early Christian church there, was addressing believers who had recently turned from their old ways to follow Christ. This verse is part of a broader passage where Paul urges spiritual transformation, emphasizing the need to abandon the corrupt habits of their former lives shaped by deceitful desires.

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