The New Life

Ephesians 4

17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should v no longer walk as 1 the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the w blindness of their heart; 19 x who, being past feeling, y have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you z put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and a be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you b put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

25 Therefore, putting away lying, c "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," 2 for d we are members of one another. 26 e "Be angry, and do not sin": 3 do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 f nor give 4 place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather g let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something h to give him who has need. 29 i Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but j what is good for necessary 5 edification, k that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And l do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 m Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, 6 clamor, and n evil speaking be put away from you, o with all malice. 32 And p be kind to one another, tenderhearted, q forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

  1. Cross References
    Ephesians 2:2
    In which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience.
    Ephesians 4:22
    That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.
  2. Cross References
    Romans 1:21
    Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
  3. Cross References
    1 Timothy 4:2
    Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron.
  4. Cross References
    1 Peter 4:3
    For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles - when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.
  5. Cross References
    Colossians 3:8
    But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.
  6. Cross References
    Romans 12:2
    And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
    Colossians 3:10
    And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
  7. Cross References
    Romans 6:4
    Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
    Romans 7:6
    But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.
    Romans 12:2
    And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
    2 Corinthians 5:17
    Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
    Colossians 3:10
    And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
  8. Cross References
    Zechariah 8:16
    These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace.
    Ephesians 4:15
    But, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ -
    Colossians 3:9
    Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds.
  9. Cross References
    Romans 12:5
    So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 4:4
    Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
    Psalms 37:8
    Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret - it only causes harm.
  11. Cross References
    Romans 12:19
    Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
    James 4:7
    Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
    1 Peter 5:9
    Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
  12. Cross References
    Acts 20:35
    "I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
    1 Corinthians 4:12
    And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure.
    Galatians 6:10
    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
  13. Cross References
    Luke 3:11
    He answered and said to them, "He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.
    1 Thessalonians 4:12
    That you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.
  14. Cross References
    Matthew 12:34
    Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
    Ephesians 5:4
    Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.
    Colossians 3:8
    But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.
  15. Cross References
    1 Thessalonians 5:11
    Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.
  16. Cross References
    Colossians 3:16
    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
  17. Cross References
    Isaiah 7:13
    Then he said, "Hear now, O house of David! Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also?
  18. Cross References
    Romans 3:14
    "Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness."
    Colossians 3:8
    But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.
    Colossians 3:19
    Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.
  19. Cross References
    James 4:11
    Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
  20. Cross References
    Titus 3:3
    For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.
  21. Cross References
    Matthew 6:14
    For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
    2 Corinthians 6:10
    As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
  22. Cross References
    Mark 11:25
    And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
    Luke 6:37
    Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
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