Ephesians 4:22 net — You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance…

NET Bible

"You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,"

— Ephesians 4:22, NET Bible

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Ephesians 4 — Context

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Because they are callous, they have given themselves over to indecency for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.

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But you did not learn about Christ like this,

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if indeed you heard about him and were taught in him, just as the truth is in Jesus.

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You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,

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to be renewed in the spirit of your mind,

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and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image– in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.

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Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, because we are members of one another.

Ephesians 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:22 say?
Ephesians 4:22 in the NET Bible reads: “You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,”
Where is Ephesians 4:22 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 22.
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 4:22.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:22 in?
Ephesians 4:22 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 4:22?
Ephesians 4:22 reads (NET): “You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,” 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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