Ephesians 2:2 cpdv — in which you walked in times past, according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of this sky…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"in which you walked in times past, according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of this sky, the spirit who now works in the sons of distrust."

— Ephesians 2:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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And you were once dead in your sins and offenses,

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in which you walked in times past, according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of this sky, the spirit who now works in the sons of distrust.

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And we too were all conversant in these things, in times past, by the desires of our flesh, acting according to the will of the flesh and according to our own thoughts. And so we were, by nature, sons of wrath, even like the others.

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Yet still, God, who is rich in mercy, for the sake of his exceedingly great charity with which he loved us,

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even when we were dead in our sins, has enlivened us together in Christ, by whose grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:2 say?
Ephesians 2:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “in which you walked in times past, according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of this sky, the spirit who now works in the sons of distrust.”
Where is Ephesians 2:2 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 2.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 2:2.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:2 in?
Ephesians 2:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 2:2?
Ephesians 2:2 reads (CPDV): “in which you walked in times past, according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of this sky, the spirit who now works in the sons of distrust.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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