Ephesians 2:3 · KJV
"Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others."
King James Version
What does Ephesians 2:3 mean? →Passage Context
1And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view your past in light of God's grace?
2
What does it mean to you to be transformed from a child of wrath?
3
When have you experienced a significant change in your desires or actions?
Life Application
redemption
Reflect on your past and celebrate the transformation God has brought in your life.
accountability
Share your journey with others to encourage them in their struggles.
Places in This Verse
Ephesus(Selçuk, Turkey today)
Ephesus was known for its idolatry and moral decay, making Paul's message of grace particularly relevant to its inhabitants.
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