Ephesians 4:19 nasb — and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity wi…

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"and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness."

— Ephesians 4:19, NASB

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Ephesians 4 — Context

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from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.

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So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind,

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being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart;

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and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.

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But you did not learn Christ in this way,

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if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus,

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that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,

Ephesians 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:19 say?
Ephesians 4:19 in the NASB reads: “and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.”
Where is Ephesians 4:19 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 19.
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 4:19.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:19 in?
Ephesians 4:19 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 4:19?
Ephesians 4:19 reads (NASB): “and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.” 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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