Ephesians 4:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 4:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 4:22 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 4:22 — KJV
“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;”
— Ephesians 4:22 (KJV)
Ephesians 4:22 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 4:22
“And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; fine...: or, silk”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:22: put, off, old
“So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:22: put, off, old
“Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:22: off, concerning, former
“Then said they, What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him? They answered, Five golden emerods, and five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the Philistines: for one plague was on you all, and on your lords. you: Heb. them”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:22: off, old, according
“And take the ark of the LORD, and lay it upon the cart; and put the jewels of gold, which ye return him for a trespass offering, in a coffer by the side thereof; and send it away, that it may go.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:22: put, off, old
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