Ephesians 2:3 net — among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh…

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"among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as the rest…"

— Ephesians 2:3, NET Bible

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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New Life Individually And although you were dead in your offenses and sins,

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in which you formerly lived according to this world’s present path, according to the ruler of the domain of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,

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among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as the rest…

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But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us,

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even though we were dead in offenses, made us alive together with Christ– by grace you are saved!–

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and he raised us up together with him and seated us together with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

Ephesians 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:3 say?
Ephesians 2:3 in the NET Bible reads: “among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as the rest…”
Where is Ephesians 2:3 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:3 in?
Ephesians 2:3 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 2:3?
Ephesians 2:3 reads (NET): “among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as the rest…” 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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