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Ephesians 4:17-22 Unity in the Body of Christ

17 Living as Children of Light
So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.

19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.

20 You, however, did not come to know Christ that way.

21 Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus.

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Cross References for Ephesians 4:17-22

Acts 14:15 - “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good new... Click to read the verse Acts 14:15 Click to read the verse Acts 14:15

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Jeremiah 11:7 - From the time I brought your forefathers up from Egypt until today, I warned them again and aga... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 11:7 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 11:7

Ephesians 2:1-3 - Made Alive in Christ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1-3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1-3

Romans 1:21 - For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their... Click to read the verse Romans 1:21 Click to read the verse Romans 1:21

Romans 13:13 - Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immoral... Click to read the verse Romans 13:13 Click to read the verse Romans 13:13

Galatians 3:17 - What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previ... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neithe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

1 Thessalonians 4:6 - and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Zechariah 8:16 - These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound ju... Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:16 Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:16

Galatians 5:19-21 - The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; Click to read the verse Galatians 5:19-21 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:19-21

1 Timothy 6:13 - In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying be... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:13

2 Timothy 4:1 - In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:1 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:1

1 Timothy 5:21 - I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instruct... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21

Revelation 22:18 - I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to th... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:18 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:18

Luke 12:30 - For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. Click to read the verse Luke 12:30 Click to read the verse Luke 12:30

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Colossians 2:18 - Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for t... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18

Deuteronomy 12:30 - and after they have been destroyed before you, be careful not to be ensnared by inquiring about... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 12:30 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 12:30

1 Peter 4:2 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2

Acts 20:21 - I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith... Click to read the verse Acts 20:21 Click to read the verse Acts 20:21

Galatians 5:3 - Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the w... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:3 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:3

2 Thessalonians 3:6 - Warning Against Idleness In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to kee... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Ephesians 4:22 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22

1 Peter 1:18 - For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeem... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18

2 Timothy 2:14 - A Workman Approved by God Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against qua... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:14 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:14

Acts 2:40 - With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corr... Click to read the verse Acts 2:40 Click to read the verse Acts 2:40

2 Peter 2:18 - For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18

1 Thessalonians 2:11 - For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11

Nehemiah 13:15 - In those days I saw men in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath and bringing in grain and ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:15 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:15

1 Peter 4:3-4 - For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:3-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:3-4

Colossians 2:4 - I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:4

Ephesians 4:19 - Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:19

Philippians 3:18 - For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18

Ephesians 1:22 - And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the c... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:22

Matthew 6:32 - For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Click to read the verse Matthew 6:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:32

Jeremiah 42:19 - “O remnant of Judah, the Lord has told you, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Be sure of this: I warn you t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 42:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 42:19

Nehemiah 9:29-30 - “You warned them to return to your law, but they became arrogant and disobeyed your commands. T... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:29-30 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:29-30

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Sowing Generously Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6

2 Timothy 1:8 - So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:8

2 Corinthians 5:15 - And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who d... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:15

Amos 3:13 - “Hear this and testify against the house of Jacob,” declares the Lord, the Lord God Almighty. Click to read the verse Amos 3:13 Click to read the verse Amos 3:13

Acts 18:5 - When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, test... Click to read the verse Acts 18:5 Click to read the verse Acts 18:5

Ephesians 4:1 - Unity in the Body of Christ As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1

Colossians 3:5-8 - Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8

1 Corinthians 15:50 - I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:50 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:50

1 Corinthians 1:12 - What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:12

Romans 6:4 - We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was ... Click to read the verse Romans 6:4 Click to read the verse Romans 6:4

Romans 1:23-32 - and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds a... Click to read the verse Romans 1:23-32 Click to read the verse Romans 1:23-32

Psalms 94:8-11 - Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8-11

Ephesians 5:3-8 - But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, o... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:3-8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:3-8