Ephesians 2:3
"All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and ..." — Ephesians 2:3 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.”Ephesians 2:3 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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Ephesians 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians. This verse comes from chapter 2, which can be read in full at the Ephesians chapter 2 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.”
Romans 12:19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 1:10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
1 Thessalonians 2:16in their effort to keep us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to the limit. The wrath of God has come upon them at last.
1 Thessalonians 5:9For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 3:6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
Deuteronomy 9:8At Horeb you aroused the Lord’s wrath so that he was angry enough to destroy you.
Deuteronomy 9:19I feared the anger and wrath of the Lord, for he was angry enough with you to destroy you. But again the Lord listened to me.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Ephesians 2:3. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Ephesians 2:3 mean?
"All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and ..." — Ephesians 2:3 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Ephesians 2:3?
Ephesians 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians. This verse comes from chapter 2, which can be read in full at the Ephesians chapter 2 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Ephesians 2:3 read in other translations?
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