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Ephesians 4:17 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, "
Ephesians 4:17
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But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:
Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
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Ephesians 4:1
"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,"
Ephesians 4:2
"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
Ephesians 4:2
"With all gentle and quiet behaviour, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love;"
Ephesians 4:3
"Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace."
Ephesians 4:3
"Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
Ephesians 4:4
"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;"
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