Ephesians 2:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world,(A) according to the ruler who exercises authority over the lower heavens,[a](B) the spirit(C) now working in the disobedient.[b] 3 We too all previously lived among them in our fleshly(D) desires, carrying out the inclinations(E) of our flesh and thoughts, and we were by nature children under wrath(F) as the others were also. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy,(G) because of His great love(H) that He had for us,[c]
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- Ephesians 2:2 Lit ruler of the domain of the air
- Ephesians 2:2 Lit sons of disobedience
- Ephesians 2:4 Lit love with which He loved us
Ephesians 2:2-4
New International Version
2 in which you used to live(A) when you followed the ways of this world(B) and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air,(C) the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.(D) 3 All of us also lived among them at one time,(E) gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a](F) and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us,(G) God, who is rich in mercy,
Footnotes
- Ephesians 2:3 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.
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