Ephesians 4:17 bbe — This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are…

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"This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,"

— Ephesians 4:17, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 4 — Context

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So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error;

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But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ;

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Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.

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This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,

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Whose thoughts are dark, to whom the life of God is strange because they are without knowledge, and their hearts have been made hard;

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Who having no more power of feeling, have given themselves up to evil passions, to do all unclean things with overmuch desire.

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For this was not the teaching of Christ which was given to you;

Ephesians 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:17 say?
Ephesians 4:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,”
Where is Ephesians 4:17 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:17 in?
Ephesians 4:17 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 4:17?
Ephesians 4:17 reads (BBE): “This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,” 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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